Awards & recognition

RSNA is pleased to recognize the honorees receiving the RSNA Gold Medal, Honorary Membership, Outstanding Community Impact Award, Outstanding Educator Award, and Outstanding Researcher Award.

2026 RSNA Gold Medalists

The Gold Medal is RSNA’s highest honor. It is awarded annually by the Board of Directors to those persons who have rendered unusual service to the science of radiology.

The 2026 RSNA Gold Medal winners selected by the RSNA Board of Directors are:

2026 Honorary Members

RSNA’s honorary members are individuals recognized for their exceptional service to the field of radiology.

The RSNA Board of Directors has awarded Honorary Member designation to:

2026 Outstanding Community Impact Award

RSNA's Outstanding Community Impact Award recognizes and celebrates an individual in the radiologic sciences who has made exceptional contributions to patient care through their service to the community.

The 2026 honoree is:

2026 Outstanding Educator

Outstanding Educator Award recipients have made significant contributions to the radiologic sciences throughout a career of teaching and education.

The 2026 honoree is:

2026 Outstanding Researcher

Outstanding Researcher Award recipients have made significant contributions to the radiologic sciences throughout a career of research.

The 2026 honoree is:

2026 Plenary Dedications

Each RSNA 2026 plenary honors an individual whose work, leadership and contributions have helped advance radiology.