Established in 1987, active members of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) could receive the Distinguished Service Award based on the criteria set forth by making outstanding contributions such as:
- Research Excellence: Conducting groundbreaking research in vascular ultrasound, leading to significant advancements in the field.
- Educational Leadership: Providing exceptional education and training to fellow professionals, contributing to the growth and development of the profession.
- Advocacy and Policy: Advocating for policies and practices that enhance the quality of vascular ultrasound services and patient care.
- Clinical Innovation: Pioneering new techniques or technologies that improve the accuracy and effectiveness of vascular ultrasound diagnosis and treatment.
- Service to the Society: Demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the Society for Vascular Ultrasound through active participation, leadership roles and volunteer work.
- Publications and Scholarly Activity: Authoring influential publications, textbooks or guidelines that have a lasting impact on the field.
- Mentorship: Mentoring and guiding the next generation of vascular ultrasound professionals, fostering their growth and development.
- Patient Advocacy: Advocating for patient rights and safety within the context of vascular ultrasound services.
These are just some examples of how active members could meet the criteria for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Each recipient’s contributions will be evaluated based on their unique contributions and impact on the profession.
Award Winners
| 2023 | R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI, FSVU |
| 2020 | Steven R. Talbot, RVT FSVU |
| 2019 | Patrick Washko, BSRT RVT RDMS FSVU Stephanie Wilson, RVT RDMS BS FSVU |
| 2017 | Judy Fried, RN RVT FSVU |
| 2015 | Patricia Marques, RN RVT FSVU |
| 2014 | Anne Jones, RN BSN RVT RDMS FSVU |
| 2012 | Barton A. Bean, IV, RVT FSVU Jeanette Flannery, RVT RDMS FSVU |
| 2011 | Patricia (Tish) A. Poe, BA RVT RDCS FSVU |
| 2009 | David P. Parlato, BS RVT FSVU Barbara A. Rhodes, BA RVT FASA FSVU William "Billy" A. Zang, BS RDMS RVT FSVU |
| 2008 | Anne Jones, RN BSN RVT RDMS FSVU |
| 2007 | William W. Harkrider, MD RVT FSVU |
| 2006 | William B. Schroedter, BS RVT FSVU |
| 2005 | Kathleen A. Carter, BSN RN RVT FSVU Michael W. Schwebler, MBA RVT |
| 2004 | Deborah A. Pirt, RVT FSVU Joseph P. Hughes, RVT RCVT RVS |
| 2003 | Michel E. Comeaux, RN BSN RVT RDMS FSVU Judy A. Fried, RN RVT CVN Steven J. Burnham, MD RVT FSVU |
| 2002 | George L. Berdejo, BA RVT Robert P. Scissons, RVT |
| 2001 | Melissa A. Vickery, LPN-B RVT Mark Oliver, MD RVT |
| 2000 | Ruth Cato, RN RVT FSVU |
| 1999 | Janette Issacson, MS RVT RDCS |
| 1998 | Gail P. Size, MS RCVT RVT Amy L. Tisch, BA RVT Franklin W. West, BSN RN RVT CVN |
| 1997 | Silvia M. Berry, MS RVT Joanne E. Drago, LPN RVT Carol J. Gannon, RN RVT |
| 1996 | Dale R. Aspelund, RT RVT Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD RVT Daniel J. Meibers, BS RVT RDCS Marilyn J. Thuener, RT RVT |
| 1995 | Carol Ann Faull, RN BS RVT Sandra L. Katanick, RN RVT Lynn P. Payne, MS RN RVT |
| 1994 | Paula A. Heggerick, RVT RDMS Brenda T. Nichols, RN BSN RVT Barbara A. Rhodes, BA RVT Michael P. Rush, RVT |
| 1993 | DeEtte M. Dix-Goss, PA-C RVT BS Barbara E. Hudson, BSN RN RVT David D. Thomas, RVT |
| 1992 | Nancy Dewhirst, RN BSN RVT Michalene McPharlin, RN RVT Terence N. Needham, MS RVT Sergio X. Salles-Cunha, PhD Polly D. Wilson, LPN RVT |
| 1991 | Joan B. Godsey, LVN RVT William A. Johnson, RVT Claudia Beal Rumwell, RN RVT |
| 1990 | Mira L. Katz, MLA RVT Sandra L. King, LVN RVT Marsha M. Neumyer, BS RVT |
| 1989 | Frederick A. Anderson, Jr., PhD Robert S. McGrath, RN BSN RVT Earlene E. Slaymaker, RN Rita E. Shugart, RN RVT |
| 1988 | Donna R. Blackburn, MS RN RVT Valerie J. Crain, RN BSN RVT |
| 1987 | Jane B. Horne, RVT Anne M. Jones, BSN RN RVT M. Lee Nix, BSN RN RVT Mary Ann Poole, RN RVT |