The Sally Frank Memorial Award and Lectureship was established in 1982 in memory of Sally Frank and her dedication to red cell serology and education. This award recognizes an individual who is, or has been, a medical technologist involved with these fields and has demonstrated quality research, teaching and/or service abilities in the technical aspects of immunohematology. Recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium.
The Sally Frank Memorial Award and Lectureship is presented annually and the recipient is chosen one year in advance. This award is funded through an endowment from Sally Frank’s family, friends and colleagues.
To be eligible for this award, candidates:
Recipient is selected by AABB's Transfusion Medicine Section Coordinating Committee with formal approval by AABB's Board of Directors.
Please send all inquiries about this award to awards@aabb.org.
LeeAnn Walker, Med, MLS(ASCP)SBB
In grateful recognition for her strong leadership and influence on the field of blood banking. LeeAnn Walker has dedicated her career to advancing the field and has been a vital leader in providing education to younger generations. She has passionately shared her expertise and enthusiasm with hundreds of students, passing on knowledge and ensuring the future success of the field; many of her students have gone on to have influential careers as well.