The British Society of Echocardiography presents the Lifetime Achievement Award annually to recognise members who have contributed significantly, and demonstrated outstanding achievements and longevity, within the field of echocardiography.
The award acknowledges the winner's sustained achievements within the echo community during a distinguished career. Nominees must be a member of the Society and have demonstrated outstanding leadership characteristics throughout their career, inspiring and developing others.
The Honorary Secretary invites nominations prior to the annual general meeting each year. The winner is chosen by a select panel consisting of the President, Immediate Past President and Vice President.
Nominations for 2020 are now open until Monday 31 August 2020.
Mr Graham Leech, 2012
Ms Gill Wharton, 2013
Dr Gordon Williams, 2014
Professor Mark Monaghan, 2015
Professor John Chambers, 2016
Ms Dawn Appleby, 2016
Ms Jude Skipper, 2017
Mr Jacob Easaw, 2017
Dr Helen Rimington, 2018
Mrs Jane Allen, 2019
Mrs Liana Shirley, 2019
Mrs Hilary Jessop, 2019
Mr Keith Pearce, 2020