Marion and Nelson Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award

The most prominent award presented by the ASCT is the Marion and Nelson Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award.  Marion Danos Holmquist was the first president of the American Society for Cytotechnology.  Her husband, Dr. Nelson Holmquist, was the first pathologist member of the ASCT and was a survey team member for ASCT Services.  Marion and Nelson strongly promoted the ASCT’s mission to define and promote cytotechnology. 

Since 1990, the Holmquist Award has been presented to a cytotechnologist who has made his or her own significant contribution to ASCT and to the field of cytotechnology.  The winner of this award receives $500 and a commemorative plaque.

Marion and Nelson Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award Recipients

Warren R. Lang Awards

Arguably, the most anticipated awards presented by the ASCT are for the student case presentations given every year at our Annual Conference. Originally presented to a single graduate of an accredited School of Cytotechnology, the Warren R. Lang Award was established in 1989 by the ASCT Executive Council in memory of Dr. Warren R. Lang. 

Dr. Lang was professor of Cytotechnology and Medical Director of the School of Cytotechnology in the College of Allied Health Sciences of the Thomas Jefferson University in the 1970’s, and was later promoted to Chair of the Department of Pathology in 1983.  He was a relentless advocate for cytotechnologists, cytology students, and pathology residents and enjoyed teaching immensely. Dr. Lang was supportive of the formation of the ASCT believed it was Cytotechnologists’ right, if not their responsibility, to have a strong influence in their profession.

Currently, students who give case presentations at the annual meeting are eligible for this award. The first place winner of this award receives $150 and a one year membership to the ASCT.  The second and third place winners receive $100 and $50, respectively. 

Warren R. Lang Award Recipients
1989                 Marcella Dawson
1990                 Maryanna Albana Sigmund
1992                 Beverlee Hart
1994                 Susan Cunningham

1996*               
1st place – Arthur Pollock
2nd place – Rachael Wade
3rd place – Kevin Trent

(*poster contest)

1999                
1st place – Kelly Ann Stealey
2nd place –Maryellen Edwards
3rd place – Jody Maxwell

2000
1st – Robert Wright
2nd – Shannon Hans
3rd – Lisa Troncoso

2002                
1st – Constance Glinton
2nd – Libby Evans
3rd – Kelly Bonn

2003                
1st place - Amy Wong
2nd place – Huiying Wang
3rd place – Melanie Reno

2005                
1st place – Samantha Witt
2nd place – Amy Jo Kuffarnus
3rd place – Mandy Ziegler

2006                
1st place – Teresa Kologinczak
2nd place – Andrea Black
3rd place – Luis Carpio

2007
1st  - Patricia Torres, MD Anderson - Metastatic High Grade Angiosarcoma of the Bladder in a Pleural Fluid
2nd - Michelle Douty, Brooks Army Medical Center - Malignant Mesothelioma Diagnosed On Cytology and Special Stains
3rd - Katherine Mycek, Fletcher Allen- Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

President’s Award

The President’s Award, originally called the Presidential Prerogative Award, was established in 1991 and is presented to an outstanding member of the ASCT by our president in recognition of outstanding service during his or her term.   The Recipient of this award is presented a commemorative plaque.

President’s Award Recipients
1991                 Tom Eells
1992                 Jean Hand Triol
1993                 Roger Wall
1994                 Sue Zaleski
1995                 Not Presented
1996                 Not Presented
1997                 Deanna Iverson
1998                 Brent Brewerton
1999                 Mary Reilly
2000                 Claire Eklund
2002                 Fern Miller
2003                 Sue Zaleski
2004                 Not Presented
2005                 Fern Miller, John Shalkham, Debbie Hillsdon- Smith and Brenda Schultz
2006                 Nancy and David Yockel
2007                Janie Roberson

Allen Achievement in Writing Award

The newest Award that is granted by the ASCT Foundation is the Allen Achievement in Writing Award.   This award is named after Karen Allen, who was the 2002-2003 President of the ASCT and served as the editor of the ASCT NEWS from 1996 to 2004.  She established this award in 2004 to acknowledge and encourage individuals for excellence in writing.  All articles with a byline published in ASCT News are eligible for the annual award with no application necessary.  Selection by a panel will be made based on the quality of writing and the subject matter. 

Winners of this award receive $100 and a commemorative Plaque.

Allen Achievement in Writing Award Recipients
2005                 Beverly Haigler
2006                 Thomas Scherbl
2007                 Mary Ann Friedlander

Student Annual Conference Grants
Although not formal awards, the ASCT Foundation also subsidizes the registration fees for all students who attend the ASCT annual meeting, which allows students to attend the meeting a substantially reduced rate.