In 2016, the PSRC began awarding the PSRC Lifetime Achievement Award to honor a PSRC member annually who has best demonstrated throughout their career the qualities of excellence, compassion, collaboration, volunteerism, and extreme competence to the field of Respiratory Care. It is an honor bestowed on those that personify the dedication and spirit of those committed to the practice of respiratory care and best exemplify the mission and vision of the PSRC.
The PSRC is seeking nominations for the 2025 PSRC Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors a member who has best demonstrated throughout their career the qualities of excellence, compassion, collaboration, volunteerism, and extreme competence to the field of Respiratory Care.
Nomination Criteria:
In order to be eligible for nomination, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Nominee must have maintained AARC / PSRC membership for a period of at least twenty (20) years or longer.
- The nominee must have a demonstrated relationship to the field of Respiratory Care for a period of at least 25 years or longer during their career.
- The nominee must have demonstrated a significant contribution to the PSRC during their career. Examples of significant contribution include serving as a member of the PSRC Board of Directors and/or serving as a member or chair of one or more PSRC committees.
(Note: Members may be nominated posthumously.)
Additionally, consideration should be given to the following:
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Commitment and Dedication to the profession
- Excellence and commitment to the care of patients affected
by pulmonary diseases
- Professionalism
- Compassion
- Promotes teamwork and collaboration in the field of Respiratory Care
- Serves as a mentor to both colleagues and students-is often a resource to members of the Respiratory Care community
- Volunteers time and expertise to the profession and the patients we serve
- Possesses a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
- Most likely to contribute to the PSRC’s mission and purpose
Submission Best Practices:
- CV is required
- Collect and submit maximum information articulated eloquently addressing
components listed in the nomination criteria, as well as other relevant information.
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NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2026