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The ASNM Awards cycle opens immediately following each year’s Annual Meeting, giving members ample time to prepare and submit their applications. All award applications must be submitted no later than December 1st. Please note that the awards portal is closed from December 2nd through May 15th while applications are under review. After all submissions have been evaluated, award recipients will be notified in February. Winners will then be formally recognized and presented with their awards at that year’s Annual Meeting. We encourage all eligible members to take advantage of the full application window and submit early.
Description:
Dr. Richard Brown was a founding member of the ASNM and one of the first people to use IONM
during scoliosis surgery in the United States. In honor of his outstanding contributions to the ASNM and the field
of IONM, this award is the highest honor the ASNM can bestow. Consideration for this award requires the
nominee to have, throughout their career, exceptionally supported and substantially advanced the field and the
society through education, research and service.
Nomination Criteria:
- The nominee has at least 15-20 years of a well-documented career in IONM and is 5 years from retirement of full time IONM duties.
- Demonstratable advancement of the ASNM through each of the following domains:
- Continuous membership (10 year minimum),
- Committee/subcommittee contributions,
- Distinguishment within the society.
- Demonstratable advancement of the field of IONM in each of the following domains:
- Education and teaching,
- Research,
- Service.
Process:
- Nominations for the Richard Brown Award are made exclusively by the ASNM Board of Directors.
- If you are not a Board member but have a potential nominee for consideration, please email any current Board member.
- Select nominees will be required to submit:
- Their current curriculum vitae,
- The names of at least two (2) people to provide letters of recommendation concerning the
nomination criteria listed above.
- The ASNM Board will confirm the nominee’s membership and distinguishment within the society (i.e.,fellowship status, service to the Board, prior awards given, etc.).
- Nominations can be submitted to the Awards Subcommittee at any time; however, consideration is on an annual basis and closes the December prior to the Awards cycle (i.e., December 1999 for a year 2000 award) unless stated otherwise.
- The ASNM Board will submit all nominations to the ASNM Executive Committee, who will judge each
nominee based on the nomination criteria set forth above. - Only one (1) nominee, deemed eligible by the ASNM Executive Committee based on award criteria, will be the recipient of this award (multiple winners are not possible).
- Should there be no nominees, or if any of the nominees do not meet the applicable criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- Past award winners are not eligible for repeat awards.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Mark Stecker
2025 – Lawrence Wierzbowski
2024 – Jeff Balzer
2023 – Jay Shils
2016 – Gene Balzer
2015 – Louis Journée
2013 – Donald York
2009- Jack Kartush
2008 – Tod Sloan
2007 – Vedran Delitis
2005 – Richard Brown
2004- Harvey Edmonds
2002- Chuck Yingling
2001 – Aage R. Moller
Description:
The ASNM Founder’s Award recognizes an individual for extraordinary contributions both to the ASNM and the field of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) by way of committee involvement, publications, high-quality patient care and/or technology/innovation.
Nomination Criteria:
- The nominee has at least 10 years of a well-documented career in IONM,
- Demonstratable advancement of the ASNM through each of the following domains:
- Continuous membership (5 year minimum),
- Committee/subcommittee contributions,
- Distinguishment within the society.
- Demonstratable contributions to the field of IONM in one or more of the following domains:
- IONM literature,
- High-quality patient care,
- Technology/innovation.
Process:
- Nominations for the ASNM Founder’s Award can be made by any ASNM member in good standing.
- For nominations, please use the form below.
- Select nominees will be required to submit:
- Their current curriculum vitae,
- The names of at least two (2) people to provide letters of recommendation concerning the
nomination criteria listed above.
- The ASNM Board will confirm the nominee’s membership and distinguishment within the society (i.e., fellowship status, service to the Board, prior awards given, etc.).
- Nominations can be submitted to the Awards Subcommittee at any time; however, consideration is on an annual basis and closes the December prior to the Awards cycle (i.e., December 1999 for a year 2000 award) unless stated otherwise.
- The ASNM Board will judge each nominee based on the nomination criteria set forth above.
- Only one (1) nominee, deemed eligible by the ASNM Executive Committee based on award criteria, will be the recipient of this award (multiple winners are not possible).
- Should there be no nominees, or if any of the nominees do not meet the applicable criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- Past award winners are not eligible for repeat awards.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Melissa Miles
2025 – Faisal Jahangiri
2024 – Justin Silverstein
2023 – Richard Vogel
2020 – Lawrence Wierzbowski
Description:
One of the great luminaries of our field, Dr. Jeffrey Balzer is an inspiration to many through his enormous contributions to IONM education and research. Understanding the benefit of attending the ASNM Annual Meeting, Dr. Balzer and his wife Marianna have graciously created a scholarship to help bring early career IONMers to the meeting for its educational and networking benefits.
Nomination Criteria:
- Be early into their career, (typically defined as 1-5 years of practice),
- Be able to detail interests in education and research as they relate to IONM within a brief personal statement.
Process:
- Interested applicants should fill out the form below to submit their letter of reference and CV for consideration no later than December 1.
- Selected applicants may be asked to provide additional information as appropriate.
- The ASNM Awards Committee will judge each applicant based on their personal statement, letter, and CV against the nomination criteria listed above.
- Select applicant(s) deemed eligible by the ASNM Board based on award criteria will be the recipient of
this scholarship.- Should there be no applicants, or should applicants not meet the applicable award criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Madison Welsh, Christina Ruiz
2025 – Alexandra Gallaty
2025 – Maddie Thornton
2024 – Sheridan Keller
2018 – Liaquat Ali
2016 – Anand Immaneni, Proel Perez Galdos
2015 – Ramesh Vijay
2014 – Donna Jacobs
2013 – Juan Pablo Cabrera Cousin
2012 – Christine McGiffert
2009 – Marat Avshalumov, Ivana Jankovic
Description:
Named in honor of ASNM past president Dr. Mark Stecker’s mother, The ASNM’s Mary Stecker Scholarship was created to assist relatively new practitioners of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) to attend the Society’s Annual Meeting each year. Dr. Stecker understood the importance of sponsoring those new to the field of IONM and wanted the educational and networking value of the ASNM Annual Meeting to be made more accessible to such practitioners.
Nomination Criteria:
- Those interested in applying for this award are required to submit a letter (not longer than two (2) pages) detailing:
- How they got into IONM,
- Their main academic/research interests,
- How attending the ASNM’s Annual Meeting will assist them in furthering their careers.
Process:
- Interested applicants should fill out the form below to submit their letter for consideration no later than December 1.
- Selected applicants may be asked to provide additional information as appropriate.
- The ASNM Board will judge each applicant based on their letter and the nomination criteria listed above.
- Select applicant(s) deemed eligible by the ASNM Board based on award criteria will be the recipient of
this award.- Should there be no applicants, or should applicants not meet the applicable award criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Madison Welsh, Christina Ruiz
2025 – Alexandra Gallaty
2025 – Maddie Thornton
2024 – Sheridan Keller
2018 – Liaquat Ali
2016 – Anand Immaneni, Proel Perez Galdos
2015 – Ramesh Vijay
2014 – Donna Jacobs
2013 – Juan Pablo Cabrera Cousin
2012 – Christine McGiffert
2009 – Marat Avshalumov, Ivana Jankovic
Description:
Established in 2020, The ASNM’s Service Award recognizes an ASNM member in good standing who contributes significantly to the Society (now or in the past) through active participation on the Board and/or in
Committee work.
Nomination Criteria:
- Nominees should be an ASNM Member in good standing,
- Nominees can provide at least one (1) reference (can be the nominator),
- Demonstratable contributions in at least one of the following two domains:
- Board work
- Chaired an ASNM Committee or Subcommittee,
- Served on the ASNM’s Executive Committee,
- Has given a lecture at the request of the Board (Annual Meeting, Webinars, etc.),
- Committee work
- Moderated an event on behalf of a Committee or Subcommittee,
- Organized meetings or symposia on behalf of a Committee or Subcommittee,
- Created documents serving committee goals (guidelines, position statements,
practice standards, rubrics, etc.).
- Board work
Process:
- Nominations for the ASNM’s Service Award are made exclusively by the Awards Subcommittee of the ASNM Membership Committee.
- If you are not an Awards Subcommittee member but have a potential nominee for consideration, please email fill out the form below.
- Select nominees will be required to submit:
- Their current curriculum vitae,
- The name of at least one (1) reference (can be the nominator).
- The ASNM Board will confirm the nominee’s membership and Board/Committee contributions.
- Nominations can be submitted to the Awards Subcommittee at any time; however, consideration is on an annual basis and closes the December prior to the Awards cycle (i.e., December 1999 for a year 2000 award) unless stated otherwise.
- The ASNM Board will judge each nominee based on the nomination criteria set forth above.
- Select nominee(s), deemed eligible by the ASNM Board based on award criteria, will be the recipient of this award.
- Should there be no nominees, or if any of the nominees do not meet the applicable criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Cheryl Wiggins
2025 – Kathryn Jaquez (Overzet)
2024 – Crissy Accordino & Kiara Ebinger
2023 – Michael Riley, Tara Stewart, & James Watt
2022 – Clare Gale
2020 – Patty Warf
Description:
Established in 2020, this ASNM Award recognizes a Committee/Subcommittee Member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Nomination Criteria:
- Nominees should be an ASNM Member in good standing,
- Nominees can provide at least one (1) reference (can be the nominator),
- Demonstration of above-and-beyond work on an ASNM Committee or Subcommittee in some of the
following ways:- Active chairperson or co-chairperson,
- Outstanding attitude or demeanor in committee meetings,
- Regularly presents ideas to move committee work forward,
- Creates or contributes to documents serving committee goals (outlines, lists, rubrics, guidelines, position statements, practice standards, etc.),
- Moderates events as needed on behalf of said Committee,
- Organizes symposia as needed on behalf of said Committee.
Process:
- Nominations for ASNM’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to a Committee are made exclusively by any current ASNM Committee Member.
- If you are not currently an ASNM Committee member but have a potential nominee for
consideration, please fill the form out below.
- If you are not currently an ASNM Committee member but have a potential nominee for
- Select nominees will be required to submit:
- Their current curriculum vitae,
- The name of at least one (1) reference (can be the nominator).
- The ASNM Board will confirm the nominee’s membership and Committee contributions.
- Nominations can be submitted to the Awards Subcommittee at any time; however, consideration is on an annual basis and closes the December prior to the Awards cycle (i.e., December 1999 for a year 2000 award) unless stated otherwise.
- The ASNM Board will judge each nominee based on the nomination criteria set forth above.
- Select nominee(s), deemed eligible by the ASNM Board based on award criteria, will be the recipient of this award.
- Should there be no nominees, or if any of the nominees do not meet the applicable criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Brooke Callahan
2025 – Danielle Stewart
2024 – Chris Pace, Tara Stewart, & Patty Warf
2023 – Kent Rice
2020 – Jay Shils, Jeff Balzer, Faisal Jahangiri, Kent Rice
Description:
The ASNM Rising Star Award recognizes an early-to-mid career ASNM member for outstanding commitment and contributions to IONM research, education and/or advocacy.
Nomination Criteria:
- Be an ASNM member in good standing,
- Be early-to-midway into their career, defined as 1-10 years of practice,
- Be able to provide a letter of reference,
- Demonstratable contributions to the field of IONM in one or more of the following domains:
- Research (contribution to a published work, abstract submissions, etc.),
- Education (given invited lectures, Annual Meeting attendance, etc.),
- Advocacy (intersocietal relations, promoting IONM-positive presence on social media,
etc.).
Process:
- Interested applicants should fill out the form below to submit their letter for consideration no later than December 1.
- Selected applicants may be asked to provide additional information as appropriate.
- The ASNM will confirm the applicant’s membership to the ASNM.
- The ASNM Board will judge each applicant based on their letter and the nomination criteria listed above.
- Select applicant(s) deemed eligible by the ASNM Board based on award criteria will be the recipient of
this award.- Should there be no applicants, or should applicants not meet the applicable award criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
Past Recipients:
2026 – Martha Sellers
2025 – Victoria Celis
2024 – Callan Broderick
Inaugural year – 2024
Description:
The Friends of Todor Scholarship honors the enduring legacy of Todor, a quiet yet powerful presence in the world of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). Known for his humble persistence, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment to improving patient care, Todor was a driving force in the field — not only through technology, but through heart.
More than just a vendor, Todor was a true collaborator, dedicated advocate, and lifelong learner. His efforts brought people together, sparked new ideas, and elevated the standards of care in the operating room and beyond. Whether adapting technology for multimodality monitoring or supporting IONM professionals in their research, Todor always found a way to make a meaningful difference.
This scholarship seeks to recognize an individual in the IONM community who embodies the values Todor championed throughout his career:
Innovation – Bringing new ideas or methods to improve patient care and practice
Collaboration – Fostering teamwork, connection, and shared learning within the field
Dedication – Demonstrating ongoing commitment to excellence in IONM
Service – Supporting the broader community with compassion and generosity
Nomination Criteria:
- Be early-to-midway into their career, defined as 1-10 years of practice,
- Be able to provide a nominee statement letter than addresses.
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Dedication/Service
Process:
- Interested applicants should fill out the form below to submit their letter for consideration no later than December 1.
- Selected applicants may be asked to provide additional information as appropriate.
- The ASNM Board will judge each applicant based on their letter and the nomination criteria listed above.
- Select applicant(s) deemed eligible by the ASNM Board based on award criteria will be the recipient of
this scholarship.- Should there be no applicants, or should applicants not meet the applicable award criteria for a given year, the award is not required to be given.
- The award will be presented at the ASNM Annual Meeting Business Luncheon.
American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring
The American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring (ASNM) was founded in 1990 to serve the emerging field of intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM). We are a non-profit professional organization that promotes education, quality, and standards for the IONM Profession.