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2024 Sonography Impact Awards Winners

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the exceptional dedication, expertise, and compassion that sonographers bring to their patients and communities. Each of these award winners embodies healthcare excellence and has made a lasting impact in their field. Join us in honoring these outstanding individuals who set the standard for patient care and professional leadership.

Inspiring Leader Winner

“Elizabeth is exceptionally deserving for her outstanding contributions to patient care and ultrasound advancement.”
“Her expertise goes beyond technical proficiency, with a deep understanding of fetal pathology that guides accurate diagnoses.”
“Elizabeth mentors sonographers, ensuring the next generation upholds the highest standards of care.”
“Her empathy, combined with clinical expertise, creates a comforting environment that patients deeply appreciate.”
“Leaders and IT experts across our enterprise lean on her expertise as we grow our ultrasound program.”

Sarah Permelia

Sonographer, RDMS

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Novant Health

Team Player Winner

“Sarah embodies an ideal blend of compassion, expertise, and leadership.”
“Her mastery of imaging is remarkable, catching subtle abnormalities that may have gone unnoticed.”
“She is the ultimate team player, collaborating seamlessly with sonographers, clerical staff, and physicians.”
“Her expertise and demeanor naturally inspire trust and respect from her colleagues.”
“Sarah is a remarkable sonographer, compassionate clinician, lifelong learner, supportive teammate, and confident leader.”

Erica Wiencek

Sonographer, BS, RDMS, RVT

McLaren Health Care

Sonocratic

Community Advocate Winner

“Erica personifies the community advocate award.”
“She founded Sonocratic to support low-resource sonographers and inspire underserved students to pursue careers in radiologic imaging.”
“Through the MSS, Erica pioneered a case study poster competition to empower students to share research with their peers.”
“Each project Erica takes on is intended to serve her community or her profession at large.”

We also extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who submitted nominations, shining a light on so many remarkable professionals. Congratulations, again to the 2024 winners!