 | American Society for Cytotechnology |
Scholarships & Awards |
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The ASCT Foundation was established in 1998 by the ASCT to advance the educational goals of our members and honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of cytotechnology and the ASCT. Through the generosity of tax-deductible donations, the Foundation proudly supports prestigious awards, including:
The ASCT Foundation remains dedicated to preserving the legacy of our founders, whose passion and commitment laid the foundation of our organization. By fostering the Foundation’s growth, we continue to support and elevate the cytotechnology profession, ensuring its advancement for generations to come.
Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award |
Instituted in 1990, the Marion and Nelson Holmquist Award for outstanding Cytotechnologist is named in honor of two longtime supporters of cytotechnologists and their work. Marion Danos Holmquist, a cytotechnologist, was the first president of the American Society for Cytotechnology. She and her husband, pathologist Nelson Holmquist, have encouraged ASCT’s mission of improving the profession of cytotechnology. Since the early nineties, the Holmquist Award has been presented to a cytotechnologist who has, in turn, made his or her own significant contribution to ASCT and to the field of cytotechnology. Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious Marion and Nelson Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award. The objective of this award is to recognize a cytotechnologist for his/her contributions to the field of diagnostic cytology. Emphasis will be on the nominee’s more recent contributions. Any cytotechnologist who is a member in good standing of the ASCT is eligible to be nominated. The following criteria are used to evaluate nominees: Clinical skills (as documented by references); professional involvement; teaching/research activities; honors/awards in Cytotechnology and commitment/dedication to Cytotechnology. |
| Holmquist Cytotechnologist Achievement Award Recipients 2024 - Beverly Haigler-Daly |
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Warren R. Lang Student AwardAmong the most eagerly anticipated honors presented by the ASCT are the awards for student case presentations at our Annual Conference. Established in 1989 by the ASCT Executive Council in memory of Dr. Warren R. Lang, the Warren R. Lang Award was originally awarded to a single graduate of an accredited School of Cytotechnology. Dr. Lang was a distinguished professor of Cytotechnology and Medical Director of the School of Cytotechnology at Thomas Jefferson University's College of Allied Health Sciences in the 1970s. In 1983, he became Chair of the Department of Pathology. Renowned for his unwavering advocacy for cytotechnologists, cytology students, and pathology residents, Dr. Lang was passionate about teaching and deeply supportive of the ASCT's formation. He believed it was not only a cytotechnologist’s right but also their responsibility to shape their profession actively. Today, students presenting cases at the Annual Conference are eligible for this prestigious award. The first-place winner receives $150 and a one-year membership to the ASCT, while second- and third-place winners receive $100 and $50, respectively. To learn more about this award and see the winners, visit the Student Forum web page. We are proud to celebrate the ten students who represented Cytotechnology Programs nationwide and competed in the Interesting Case Presentation Competition at the 2024 ASCT Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. |
 | 2024 Warren R. Lang Student Award Recipients |
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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 2024 - Megan Ford |
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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 Voice 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 Recipients2024 - Beth Cox - "An Opportunity for Adventure: Cytologists and Cytopathologists Needed for Human Trafficking Medical Missions!"
ASCT Student Interesting Virtual Case Presentation Contest |
2024 saw the return of the ASCT Student Interesting Virtual Case Presentation Contest in which cytology students submitted narrated presentations of their interesting cases. These presentations were assessed by the ASCT Education Committee, and among the 12 submissions, two presentations were awarded identical winning scores.
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Rookie of the Year ScholarshipThe “Rookie of the Year Scholarship” was founded in 2018 by active ASCT member and cytotechnologist, Victoria Lingua. Victoria has been a cytotechnologist and tremendous advocate for the field for many years. She is passionate about cytotechnology, education and participation in the ASCT. In 2019, a generous contribution from the Vermont/New Hampshire Cytotechnology Association served to ensure that this scholarship will provide funding for “rookies” to attend the conference for years to come. The “Rookie of the Year” scholarship winner will receive $900 to use towards expenses for the Annual Conference.
2025 Rookie of the Year Scholarship Application Rookie of the Year Application.pdf |
| Rookie of the Year Recipients2024- Jennifer Caceres |
Bob Gay Cytotechnology ScholarshipFollowing the establishment of The Bob Gay Lecture Series in 2012, the Bob Gay family decided to sponsor a Student Scholarship to be awarded annually to cytotechnology students who have demonstrated academic excellence and the potential to make contributions to the cytology profession. This scholarship was established by Kim Kowalczik in memory of her father, Bob Gay, who made significant contributions to the education of cytotechnology students and was a founding member of the ASCT. Beginning 2018, the scholarship has been awarded to two cytotechnology students annually. Two outstanding students this year will receive $1,250 and sponsorship (travel and accommodations) to the upcoming ASCT annual conference.
The recipients of the 2025 scholarship will receive funding from ASCT Services to attend the 2025 ASCT Annual Conference, May 2-3, 2025 in Reno, Nevada where they will receive their award. To learn more, visit ASCT Services. 2025 Scholarship Applications Bob Gay Cytotech Scholarship, Overview 2025.pdf Bob Gay Cytotech Scholarship, Application Form 2025.pdf |
| Congratulations to the 2024 Bob Gay Scholarship Winners! Recipients were recognized at the 2024 ASCT Annual Conference held in San Diego, California. 2024 Winners Kathryn Solomon, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), Albany, New York Madalyn Fry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
