Recognizing Leaders in Healthcare: Nominate a Laboratory Stewardship Champion Today!

ASCP's Laboratory Stewardship Champions (formerly Choosing Wisely Champions) program aims to highlight successful initiatives in pathology and laboratory medicine led by pathologists, laboratory professionals, clinicians, and clinical teams. These initiatives demonstrate a commitment to the ASCP’s Best Practice Recommendations for Effective Test Utilization. 

The Laboratory Stewardship Champions program recognizes dedication to inspiring others and implementing best practices for effective test utilization that showcase the importance of being patient-centric and drive change and innovation in healthcare. 

To nominate an organization, team, or individual (including yourself) as an ASCP 2025 Laboratory Stewardship Champion, the following selection criteria should be considered: 

• Promoting the application of Effective Test Utilization principles in practice   

• Supporting the development of ASCP Effective Test Utilization recommendations 

• Educating ASCP members on Effective Test Utilization concepts and related recommendations   

• Assessing and validating the effectiveness of recommendations   

• Leading local initiatives focused on Effective Test Utilization   

• Serving as a spokesperson for the Society on related campaigns   

Nominations should include a concise description (300 words maximum) of how Effective Test Utilization recommendations in pathology and laboratory medicine have been applied, with specific evidence (e.g., performance improvement data) illustrating their impact. Submissions must include relevant supporting data, metrics, articles, outcomes, etc. to be considered. To learn more, visit the Laboratory Stewardship Champions webpage. 

The deadline for nominations is May 16, 2025. To submit a nomination or for questions about nominations or the Laboratory Stewardship Champions program, please email this nomination form to Liz Jackson, MPH, Senior Director, Quality Initiatives & Health Policy, ASCP Institute for Science, Technology, and Policy, at liz.jackson@ascp.org.