NSRT History

Life Members of the NSRT are selected by the Board of Directors, after receipt of nominations from NSRT members. Life members are not selected annually; and therefore, there are very few Life Members in the NSRT. Life members are individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the NSRT, to the membership and to the profession, through their involvement in all aspects of the society and continued support of the society.

Receipt of Life Membership status is a very special honor that is granted, only after careful examination and analysis of the nominee’s history and dedication to the society and its values. The NSRT was established in 1931. There are currently 21 individuals, who currently hold the elevated status of Life Member.

1988   Agnes Baugh

1988   Al Robinson (Deceased)

1988   Cheryl Sanders

1994   Joe Barry (Deceased)

1994   Linda Black

1994   Deb Pierce-Cramer

1994   Sandy Cronk

1994   Glen Eich

1994   Kelly Thomalla

1995   John Sonnenfield (Deceased)

1996   Gale Peterson

1996   James Temme

1997   Mary Anne Kuk

1998   Larry Champoux

1998   Peggy Young

2000   Jean Korth

2001   Liana Watson

2003   Daniel Gilbert

2005   Connie Lyon

2006   Connie MItchell (Deceased)

2007   LuAnn Baylor

2008   Pat Haley

2011   Randy Prouty

2015   Ron Koch

2017   Brandon Holt

2019   Rob Hughes

In 1995, Mary Beth Holtmeier and the Bracco Diagnostics, Corporation approached the NSRT Board of Directors about implementing a Technologist of the Year Award. The first award was presented in 1996. The purpose of this award is recognition, appreciation and visibility of an outstanding technologist in the state of Nebraska. These technologists may be nominated by any NSRT Member. Their application is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. Bracco Diagnostics presents the individual with a plaque at the Annual Conference Awards Ceremony.

1996   Peggy Young

1997   Dan Gilbert

2000   Bev Niewohner

2002   Connie Lyon

2003   Randy Prouty

2004   Connie Mitchell

2005   LuAnn Baylor

2007   Jean Korth

2010   Ronnie Koch

2011   Carol Sheets

2012   David Griffith

2013   Tammy Jones

2015   Angela Cyza

2017   Rob Hughes

Commercial and individual sponsorships play a huge part in the society. It is through their donations and generosity that the society is able to provide funding, speakers, technical support and a variety of other contributions for our meetings. Over the years we have come to rely on them for their support to aid us in providing symposiums and conferences. Many times, these people go unrecognized for their contributions. In 1996 the NSRT decided to recognize a sponsor/commercial representative more formally at the Awards Ceremony with a plaque and much gratitude.

1997   Bracco Diagnostics - Mary Beth Holtmeier

1998   Fujifilm USA - Rex Profit

1999   NT&H - The Hendersons

2000   Cassling Diagnostic Imaging

2001   Brown's Medical Imaging - Rob Brown

2002   Philips Health Care Products - Leona Aden

2004   Mary Beth Holtmeier (Bracco Diagnostics)

2007   Nebr DHHS Every Woman Matters - Victoria Schwab

2009   Young Computer & Business Services - Don & Peggy Young

2010   Lyon Consulting & Services, Inc. - Connie & Warren Lyon

2016   Brown's Medical Imaging - Rob & Chad Brown

2017   Nebr DHHS Womens' & Men's Programs