Past Premium Award Winners

This award is given to the best art/graphics entry that shows innovation and extra creativity in the approach to the subject that lifts it above the rest of the entries, where it might not be technically the best but is still worthy of special merit. The winner receives a certificate and a trophy. All entries are eligible for a bronze, silver, gold and platinum award.

This award is given in memory of John Corney for the video entry that shows innovation and extra creativity in the approach to the subject that lifts it above the rest of the entries, where it might not be technically the best but is still worthy of special merit. The winner will receive a certificate and a trophy. All entries will be eligible for a bronze, silver, gold and platinum award.

This award is given in memory of Peter Kilshaw and is open to all IMI students studying on a recognised course. All student photographic, graphic or video entries will also be eligible for bronze, silver, gold and platinum awards. The best student entry will receive the Peter Kilshaw Quaich.

This award is given to a photographic or ophthalmic entry that shows a new perspective on science and health, and that combines striking visual impact with a clear story behind the image. It is chosen and sponsored by the Wellcome Photography Prize, which tells thought-provoking visual stories about health, life and wellbeing. The winner of this prize will receive a certificate and £200.

This award celebrates the power of portraiture in the healthcare setting. It recognises the most compelling photographic portrait of a patient or healthcare professional that captures the human experience within a medical environment. Whether documenting resilience, compassion, or the quiet strength of everyday life in healthcare, this award honours both the technical skill and emotional depth of the image. The Sony Portrait Award is sponsored by Sony and highlights excellence in storytelling through portrait photography. The winner will be selected by Sony representatives and will receive a Sony camera worth over £1,000.

This award recognises excellence in visual communication within the healthcare sector, specifically in the fields of design, photography, and video. It serves to highlight exemplary work produced by members of our affiliated organisations and to promote best practices across disciplines. The recipient of this award will be granted a one-year Affiliate membership with the Institute of Medical Illustrators, along with a £100 cash prize. Entries are welcomed from the following organisations: Medical Artists’ Association, British Institute of Professional Photography, Royal Photographic Society, Association of Medical Illustrators, Ophthalmic Imaging Association, BioCommunications Association, British Association of Retinal Screeners, Australian Institute of Medical and Biological Illustration, Association Européenne des Illustrateurs Médicaux et Scientifiques.

The New Voices session at the IMI Annual Conference was introduced to encourage members who have not presented at a national meeting to do so in a supported environment amongst their peers. Those participating deliver a 10-minute plenary presentation on any (relevant) subject of their choosing that is acceptable to the conference chair. Additionally, within three months of the conference, they are required to provide a synopsis of their presentation (800-100 words) for submission to VISCOMM in a special annual ‘New Voices’ feature.

All New Voice participants are rewarded with a certificate, a free annual subscription, valid from the April after Conference. The best presentation (as voted for by conference delegates) is presented with the Julie Dorrington Award which additionally includes a free full conference ticket. This is not transferrable and must be taken within two years.

For individuals that are new to the profession, this is a great opportunity to present and publish and is a great addition to your CV.

Conditions:
There will be a maximum of six New Voices each year. Entrants must:

• be fully paid-up member’s whose subscription is up to date
• be presenting alone
• be practising or studying in the medical illustration profession
• be presenting at their first national meeting
• be presenting within five years after qualifying
• A member of Council will coordinate and edit the submissions for inclusion in VISCOMM