The Joan P. Baker Pioneer Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). Named after Joan P. Baker, co-founder of both the SDMS and ARDMS, this award recognizes individuals who have made pioneering contributions to the profession of diagnostic medical sonography through leadership, innovation, and lasting impact on the field.
Awarding Body
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) — sdms.org
Notable Recipients from this Directory
Joan P. Baker (award namesake); Carol Mitchell; Sheryl E. Goss (2018); Jennifer E. Bagley (2025)