Awards and Competitions

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is dedicated to recognizing and honoring outstanding achievement in the sonography profession. The SDMS encourages its sonographer and sonography student members to participate in the the SDMS Awards and Competitions below.

SDMS Achievement Awards

Nominations open March 1 through March 31 annually:

Joan P. Baker Pioneer Award
SDMS Distinguished Educator Award
SDMS Fellow Membership

Closed Nomination Process:

Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award
Stephen M. McLaughlin Memorial Lectureship Award

SDMS Scholarly Competitions

Submissions accepted April 1 through May 31 annually:

Scientific Presentation Competition
Sonographer and Student Poster Exhibit Competitions
W. Frederick Sample Student Excellence Award

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The SDMS is committed to promoting and implementing ongoing improvements to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all award and recognition programs and in the diagnostic medical sonography profession. Click Here to read the full SDMS Board Policy.