The Barb Mikulin Award was created in Alberta to honour a dedicated member of the CLXT profession. Barb was an active member in the ACCLXT and a contributing member to her community. She tirelessly volunteered for everything and was a shining example to all who knew her. She contributed countless hours to the growth of the CLXT profession in Alberta, expected great things and wanted to ensure that the profession achieved them. Barb was the definition of professionalism, and above all else, put her patients first, and treated all people – coworkers, employees, friends – with the utmost respect.

This award recognizes a CSCLXT member who demonstrates these qualities in a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist. The recipient will be announced at the end of CLXT Week. The Nominee for this award will:

• Be a Class A Voting Member in good standing with the CSCLXT
• Be an active participant in a provincial or national society or regulatory body by offering her/his time and efforts
• Be someone who actively serves as a volunteer in their work and/or community
• Be someone who helps promote the CLXT profession
• Be a mentor or advocate for the profession

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Barb Mikulin Award is:

Paula Dupont

Below are the nominators thoughts on Paula:

I'm not sure what Paula HASN'T done for the CLXT profession. She currently is working casually, but most of her career was spent in Wynyard working. Paula is a pertinent, and the very valuable constant SACLXT Board member. The continuity and knowledge she provides the Association is not matched by any other CLXT in Saskatchewan. Paula is also one of the founding members of the CSCLXT.

Besides being on the SACLXT board for a number of years as the Executive Advisor, Paula also sits on countless sub committees, such as Self Regulation, Quality Assurance and Program Advisory. Her motivation to keep moving the CLXT profession forward is very contagious and admirable. Paula is simply the face of the SACLXT and is without a doubt irreplaceable.

Congratulations Paula