RadEqual Awards

The RadEqual Awards recognize the achievements of women in the field of medical imaging informatics, as well as anyone— both men and women— who have helped and supported women in medical imaging informatics.

Nominations for the 2025
RadEqual Awards are now closed.

The RadEqual Awards will honor five outstanding individuals who have helped lead the way or are emerging fresh voices in imaging informatics.

These individuals can be physicians or work in the field in other roles such as administration or IT. They will have actively helped raise awareness for medical imaging informatics, one of the fastest growing disciplines within healthcare.

RadEqual Committee Members are not eligible for nomination for the 2025 awards.

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RadEqual Award Categories and Requirements

This RadEqual award recognizes a pioneering woman leader in imaging informatics.

Must have been in the field for at least 10 years.
Should now hold (or have in recent past help) a leadership role in the field of radiology, medical imaging administration, IT, or operations.
Must have demonstrated contributions in advancing imaging informatics – for example: established mentor/residency programs, published research or articles, spoken at industry events, regular social media contributions, etc.

This RadEqual award is open to both men and women who have helped support and further the advancement of women in imaging informatics.

Demonstrated contributions to the career advancement of women in imaging informatics – for example: helped someone (or many) be promoted, encouraged them to enter the field, get on a high profile project, attain funding for research, gain tenure, etc.
Significantly contributed to raising awareness of imaging informatics – for example: via speaking engagements, social media, published thought leadership content, etc.

This RadEqual award recognizes the next generation of emerging women leaders in imaging informatics.

Must be in early to mid-career-stages – for example, less than 10 years experience for IT or imaging operations professionals and in residency, fellowship, or junior faculty physicians.
Demonstrated an impact in evolving the field of imaging informatics through the use of modern practices.
Actively raises awareness of imaging informatics – for example: via speaking engagements, social media, published thought leadership content, etc.

This RadEqual award recognizes individuals who have helped to sponsor the career development of women in medical imaging informatics.

Should now hold (or have in recent past held) a leadership role in the field of radiology, medical imaging administration, IT, or operations.
Must be able to demonstrate a history of mentoring and sponsoring women as they advance in imaging informatics – for example: established mentor/residency programs, published research or articles, spoken at industry events, regular social media contributions, etc.

This RadEqual Catalyst Award, established in perpetuity to honor Dr. Geraldine McGinty, recognizes an individual whose dedication to mentorship and leadership continues to shape the future of imaging informatics.

Must have been actively involved in the field of imaging informatics and related disciplines.
Should currently hold (or have recently held) a leadership position in radiology, medical imaging, or related fields.
Must actively mentor, sponsor, and/or uplift professionals in imaging informatics.
Advocates for gender equality and fosters an inclusive professional environment.