Celebrate ASNC Members and Colleagues at ASNC2026
Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada at ASNC2026 as we recognize awardees who are making important contributions to the nuclear cardiology community and to ASNC.
We are excited to announce the call for nominations for the following awards, which will be presented at ASNC2026. Each recognizes individuals who are making important contributions to the nuclear cardiology community and to ASNC.
Nominations are due May 15, 2026!
Submit forms to info@asnc.org. Make sure to write, ASNC Awards Application, in the subject line.
ASNC Rising Star Award
This will be awarded to up to one ASNC member per year who is an early-career physician (within 7 years of training) who has demonstrated academic excellence, contributed to the field of nuclear cardiology, and has provided substantial service to ASNC. The awardee will be selected by the ASNC Nominating Committee and confirmed by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
- Must be within 7 years of training.
- Participation in ASNC committees, activities, and programs (example: LDP & Future Leaders).
- Published in JNC or other journal.
- ASNC member for a consecutive 3 years or more.
Distinguished Nuclear Cardiology Team Member
This will be awarded to up to one candidate per year who is a technologist, nurse, or advanced practice provider who has been an ASNC member for at least the past 3 years and has contributed to the field of nuclear cardiology through a combination of protocol development or implementation, teaching excellence, clinical excellence, and service to ASNC. The awardee will be selected by the ASNC Nominating Committee and confirmed by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
- Participation in ASNC committees, activities, and programs.
- ASNC member for a consecutive 3 years or more.
Gold Medal for Global Impact in Nuclear Cardiology
This will be awarded to up to 1 candidate per year. It is open to individuals in all disciplines both national and international who have made major contributions to advancing nuclear cardiology globally (education, training, clinical practice, research discoveries, etc. impacting the greater reach of nuclear cardiology around the world).
The awardee will be selected by the ASNC Nominating Committee and confirmed by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
- Contributions to advancing nuclear cardiology globally.
- Demonstration of impact on nuclear cardiology globally.
ASNC Distinguished Teacher / Clinician
This will be awarded to up to 1 candidate per year. The awardee must have a record of significant contributions as an educator in the field of nuclear cardiology and superb clinical skill and practice in the imaging field of nuclear cardiology. The nominee will have demonstrated a commitment to the educational mission of ASNC. Two additional supporting letters, one letter should be from outside the nominee’s institution.
The awardee will be selected by the ASNC Nominating Committee and confirmed by the Board of Directors. Open to physicians and non-physicians.
Qualifications:
- A record of significant contributions as an educator in the field of nuclear cardiology.
- Superb clinical skill and practice in the imaging field of nuclear cardiology.
- ASNC member for at least 10 consecutive years.
