Awards

Each year at the ISCD’s Annual Meeting, ISCD members are recognized for their service to the ISCD and to the field of densitometry. All awards are available for nomination annually during the designated time period. Nominees must be an ISCD member in good standing. Below is a list of available awards and their significance.

Nominations are now open for our 2021 ISCD Awards.
Please click here to nominate a colleague who you feel is a strong candidate to receive an award during our 2021 Annual Meeting.

A complete listing of ISCD award winners is available here.

Award Descriptions

  • Dr. Paul D. Miller ISCD Service Award
    Presented for distinguished service and dedication to the ISCD.
  • Dr. John P. Bilezikian ISCD Global Leadership Award
    Presented for distinguished service and leadership in the global promotion of the field of bone densitometry and the ISCD.
  • Dr. Oscar S. Gluck ISCD Humanitarian Award
    Presented to an ISCD member with a history of contributing to the alleviation of human suffering, protection of life, outstanding service to the community, or the promotion of health in underserved populations.
  • ISCD Technologist of the Year Award
    Presented to an outstanding technologist for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.
  • ISCD Clinician of the Year Award
    Presented to an outstanding clinician for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.
  • Dr. Sydney Bonnick ISCD Award for Excellence in Densitometry
    Presented to a technologist who consistently exceeds expectations in the daily clinical practice of densitometry by exemplifying the highest level of quality and knowledge.
  • ISCD Researcher of the Year Award
    Presented to an outstanding researcher for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.

General Criteria for Awards Process:

  1. The following individuals cannot be nominated for awards: a. Current Officers of ISCD b. Current members of the Awards Committee c. Previous awardees may not receive the same award twice, however, they can be nominated for a receive another award.
  2. Members of the Awards Committee may not submit nominations nor write letters of recommendation for nominees.
  3. Nominees not selected for the prior year are not automatically carried forward to the current year of nomination. A new nomination must be submitted each year for each award.
  4. There is not a requirement that a specific award has to be made each year. Additionally, one or more individuals can share an award in the same year.
  5. Chair of Awards Committee is the Immediate Past President. The committee is comprised of up to 12 members appointed by the President.