Life Membership
Awarded to retired members in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to ASMIRT at a state and national level during their professional working life.
2024 recipients: Anne Connell and Rob Davidson
Varian Award
Awarded to a radiation therapist who has made a significant contribution to the field of radiation therapy, sponsored by Varian. Nominations for 2024 are now open.
2023 recipient: Associate Professor Caroline Wright
Advanced Practitioner Accreditation
Awarded to members who have met the criteria of Advanced Practice as defined by the ASMIRT Board of Directors. Not awarded in 2024.
2023 recipient: Andrew Murphy
Nicholas Outterside began his career in radiography in Sydney in 1926 and soon saw the need for a corporate body for the profession. During the 1940’s he did much to consolidate the work and interest of radiographers and, elected by his fellows, became the first President of the then Australasian Institute of Radiography (now the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) on its incorporation in February 1950.
Through his pioneering and industrious endeavours, the Institute (now Society) was built on a firm foundation as it progressed through to a mature professional body.
In 1981 it was suggested that a National Award be given annually in memory of Nicholas Outterside. This would be in the form of a Medallion, to be awarded at the discretion of the AIR (now ASMIRT) Board. No recipient of the Nicholas Outterside Medallion would be considered for a second award except under exceptional circumstances. e.g. for an exceptional discovery, invention, etc.
Conditions of the Award:
1. Each Branch or Sub Branch Committee may submit to the ASMIRT Board of Directors each year the name of one member, or Fellow or other worthy person who has:
a) contributed materially over many years to the service of the Society and its Members:
and/or
b) by example to, and in the training of radiographers / radiation therapists, upheld, passed on and added to the tradition of radiography / radiation therapy over many years:
and/or
c) been responsible for the development and publication of outstanding original technique or research in specialised or general radiography, radiation therapy:
and/or
d) made remarkable achievements in or outstanding contribution to the art and science of radiography / radiation therapy.
List of all past Nicholas Outterside Award recipients
Awarded to members who have significantly contributed to ASMIRT over many years.
2024 recipient: Michael Fuller
Ian Roos Award – Not Awarded in 2024. The Ian Roos Award may be awarded by the Radiation Oncology Alliance to any consumer involved in health care advocacy, particularly in radiation oncology, including (but not restricted to) those consumers involved in Board, Council, committee or working group activities of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, ASMIRT, the Australian College of Physicists, Scientists and Engineers in Medicine, and the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia.
ASMIRT Pioneers – Not awarded in 2020-2024. Awarded to the pioneer who typically is retired and a resident of the State in which the ASMIRT Conference is to be held. The relevant State Branch Committee will select the winner and notify the CEO and Convenor.
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences Paper and ePoster prizes – These are awarded to current financial members of ASMIRT who fit the prize category. These prizes are adjudicated throughout the conference (with no input from the prize sponsors).
