08/18/2026
Garry R. Dukes Lifetime Achievement Award
Do you know a Respiratory Care Practitioner who has made lasting, impactful contributions to the profession and its organizations over the years?
This is your opportunity to recognize a dedicated colleague or mentor who has left a meaningful mark on you—and on the field of Respiratory Care. This prestigious award honors long-standing commitment and service, with recipients selected through nominations submitted by NCSRC members and chosen by the Awards and Scholarship Committee. Honorees will be celebrated during the awards ceremony at the annual state meeting and will receive a commemorative plaque.