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Honorary Awards
Deadline: Nominations must be submitted to the CAMRT Office no later than January 30.
Past Honorary Award Recipients [Download PDF; 28k]
Welch Memorial Lecture
Online entry form
Description
The Welch Memorial Lecture was established in 1951 to honour Mr. Herbert M. Welch, one of the pioneer members of the association. Mr. Welch was also president of the association from 1949 to 1950.
To be chosen to deliver this lecture is considered an honor, which is bestowed upon a member of the CAMRT who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession at a national level. The recipient must have influenced the growth of the profession in clinical practice, education, research, and/or administration. The Welch Memorial Lecture may be on the lecturer’s topic of choice. Given that it is the focal point of the Annual General Conference, it is expected that the lecture will reflect the vision and values of the association. The lecture should reflect the outstanding contribution and experience demonstrated by the recipient of this award.
Note: The current year’s Welch Memorial Lecturer is not eligible to participate in the CAMRT Essay and Exhibit Competition.
Eligibility
- Nominees should be Current Full Practice or Non-Practicing Members in the Full Practice Qualified, or Senior Member categories.
- There is no restriction as to years of membership within CAMRT.
- Ability and willingness to provide a noteworthy presentation that is reflective of the vision and values of the association.
Nomination and selection
The Welch Memorial Lecturers may be nominated by the Provincial Member-Associations or individual members and selected by the CAMRT Board of Directors. Requests for nominations are sent to Member-Associations and members in August of each year, with a request that the CAMRT Office receives the nominated names no later than January 30. The Board Awards Sub-Committee will make their recommendations at the late winter board meeting and the recipient notified immediately.
As a record of having gained the distinction of delivering the Welch Memorial Lecture, the association provides an engraved trophy, which each recipient keeps as a permanent memento.
Judging Criteria
- Is the nominee a CAMRT member?
- Has the nominee made a significant contribution to the profession at the national level?
- Has the nominee influenced the growth of the profession in (one or more of):
- clinical practice
- education
- research
- administration
- Has the nominee promoted and perpetuated excellence in the profession?
- Has the nominee influenced others toward higher levels of achievement and/or attainment?
- Is the nominee recognized as a leader in the profession?
Dr. Marshall Mallett Lamp of Knowledge Award
Online entry form
Description
Sponsored by the CAMRT Foundation, the Dr. Marshall Mallett Lamp of Knowledge Award is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has made a significant contribution to the profession and/or association at a national level in the field of education. The Alberta Division first donated the Marshall Mallett Award to the CAMRT in 1957.
Eligibility
- Current Full Practice or Non-Practicing Member in the Full Practice Qualified, or Senior Member categories.
- There is no restriction as to years of membership within CAMRT.
Nomination and selection
The Dr. Marshall Mallett Lamp of Knowledge Award recipients may be nominated by the Provincial Member-Associations or individual members and selected by the CAMRT Board of Directors. Requests for nominations are sent to Member-Associations and members in August of each year, with a request that the CAMRT Office receives the nominated names no later than January 30. The Board Awards Sub-Committee will make their recommendations at the late winter board meeting.
Since the recipient must have made a significant contribution, the award will only be given when deemed appropriate. If given, the award will be presented at the Annual General Conference.
As a record of having gained the distinction of receiving the Marshall Mallett Lamp of Knowledge Award, recipients receive an engraved trophy, which each recipient keeps as a permanent memento.
Judging Criteria
- Is the nominee a CAMRT member?
- Has the nominee’s significant contribution in the field of education had a national impact?
- Has the nominee developed significant educational programs and/or courses that, for example, allowed or facilitated a significant shift in the profession?
- Does the nominee contribute regularly to professional education by: e.g., conducting sessions; publishing articles; mentoring or supporting students?
- Has the nominee helped to establish and/or promote high standards in education for the profession?
- Is the nominee seen as a leader in the field of education for the profession?
Life Membership
Online entry form
Description
Life Membership represents the highest form of recognition by one’s peers and is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT whose professional activities have promoted the MRT profession nationally or internationally, whose leadership serves to motivate others to become involved in professional activities, and who has been involved in raising the profile of the CAMRT.
Eligibility
The Board of Directors of the association may confer this classification of membership on Current Full Practice, or Non-Practicing Member in the Full Practice Qualified, or Senior Member categories, or retired member.
The significant contribution must be demonstrated over at least 25 years of CAMRT membership as identified above, and service to the profession/association at a national and/or international level.
No member holding office in the association shall be eligible for nomination to this class of distinguished membership while in office.
Nomination and selection
Life Members may be nominated by the Provincial Member-Associations or any five (5) members of the CAMRT. Requests for nominations are sent to Member-Associations and members in August of each year, with a request that the CAMRT Office receives the nominated names no later than January 30. The Board Awards Sub-Committee will make their recommendations at the late winter board meeting.
Only one Life Membership may be conferred yearly.
The Life Member certificate and an engraved trophy will be presented to the individual during the Annual General Conference.
Judging Criteria
- Is the nominee a CAMRT member?
- Has the nominee promoted the profession nationally and/or internationally?
- Does the nominee’s leadership serve to motivate others to become involved in professional activities?
- Has the nominee been involved in raising the profile of the CAMRT?
- Has the nominee made consistent contributions to the CAMRT?
- Is the nominee recognized as a leader in the profession?
Honorary Life Membership
Online entry form
Description
Honorary Life Membership is designed to honour an individual whose professional activities have promoted the MRT profession nationally or internationally, whose leadership serves to motivate others to become involved in professional activities, and who has been involved in raising the profile of the CAMRT or the profession.
Eligibility
Persons eligible may include:
Persons who are not otherwise eligible for membership in the CAMRT such as:
- Those who are employed by Commercial Organizations
- Those who are a member in the Commercial Representative Category, or
- Those who are a Non-Practicing Member in the international category.
The significant contribution must be demonstrated over at least 15 years of service to the profession/association at a national or international level.
Nomination and selection
Honorary Life Members may be nominated by the Provincial Member-Associations or any five (5) members of the CAMRT. Requests for nominations are sent to Member-Associations and members in August of each year, with a request that the CAMRT Office receives the nominated names no later than January 30. The Board Awards Sub-Committee will make their recommendations at the late winter board meeting.
The Honorary Life Member certificate and an engraved trophy will be presented to the individual at the Annual General Conference.
Judging Criteria
- Has the nominee promoted the profession nationally and/or internationally?
- Does the nominee’s leadership serve to motivate others to become involved in professional activities?
- Has the nominee been involved in raising the profile of the CAMRT?
- Are the nominee’s contributions to the profession widely recognized?
Award for Early Professional Achievement
Online entry form
Description
Sponsored by the CAMRT, the Award for Early Professional Achievement is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors has provided, at an early stage in their career, inspiration and leadership to their colleagues by acting as a role model of professionalism and/or volunteerism.
The CAMRT would like to recognize early career achievements amongst members so as to assist in highlighting its vision for the profession and its expectation that members will contribute to the profession. It wants to encourage technologists early in their careers to become involved with their professional organizations and believes honouring them at this early stage emphasizes the CAMRT’s commitment to members at all points of their professional life.
Eligibility
- Current Full Practice member in the full practice qualified category.
- Members who are within the first ten (10) years of their careers as an MRT.
- Current board members are not eligible for recognition in this category.
Nomination and Selection
The Award for Early Professional Achievement recipients are nominated by the Provincial Member Associations or individual members, and selected by the Board of Directors. Requests for nominations will go out in August of each year, with a request that the CAMRT Office receives the nominated names no later than January 30. This award may be given each year, however, since the recipient must have made a significant contribution, the award will only be given when deemed appropriate. If given, the award will be presented at the Annual General Conference. There may be up to five awards presented annually.
As a record of having been awarded the Award for Early Professional Achievement, recipients will receive a framed certificate of recognition. They will also receive complimentary full national membership for the next membership year. This excludes the Provincial Member Association membership fees.
Judging Criteria
- Is the nominee a CAMRT member?
- Has the nominee acted as a role model of professionalism and/or volunteerism in one or more of:
- Clinical practice
- Education
- Research
- Administration
- Has the nominee provided inspiration and/or leadership that has the potential to influence the profession beyond their province?
- Has the nominee influenced others toward higher levels of achievement and/or attainment?
- Is the nominee recognized as a leader in their province?
Steward of the Profession Award
Description
Sponsored by the CAMRT, the Steward of the Profession Award honours a CAMRT member who has advocated for and worked to advance the profession at both the national and provincial levels. By doing so he or she has demonstrated the importance of members playing an active role in strengthening and advancing their profession.
Eligibility
- Current CAMRT members in good standing
- Current board members or staff are not eligible for recognition in this category
Nomination and Selection
The Steward of the Profession Award nominees can be nominated by their provincial MRT association or individual members, and are then selected by the CAMRT Board of Directors. This award may be given each year; however, since the recipient must have made a significant contribution, the award will only be given when deemed appropriate. If given, the award will be presented at the first annual general conference following the selection. As a record of having been awarded the Steward of the Profession Award, recipients will receive an engraved trophy, which each recipient keeps as a permanent memento.
Judging Criteria
- What evidence is there that the nominee has:
- made significant contributions as a volunteer to the profession both provincially and nationally?
- led others to become involved as volunteers to build and strengthen the profession?
- supported others in the profession through efforts such as mentoring?
- raised the profile of the profession by advocating for the profession and for patients served by MRTs?
- supported efforts to raise the standards of the profession in clinical practice, education, research or management?
- What evidence is there that the nominee is regarded as a steward or champion of the profession in their province and nationally?
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