Scholarships
Frank Yip Scholarship Fund
The Frank Yip Scholarship Fund was established by the CMIA Board of Directors in 1998. It was created to honor the memory of Franklin Yip after his untimely passing.
Heiselt & Lively Scholarship Fund
CBET Scholarship Fund
The Heiselt & Lively Scholarship Fund was established to support individuals passionate about advancing in the biomedical and healthcare technology fields. This scholarship provides financial assistance to CMIA members, including students and adults seeking a career change, who are pursuing their education at the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET).
The fund reflects a commitment to fostering professional growth and supporting the next generation of biomedical equipment technology professionals through accessible, career-focused education.
Awards
CMIA Lifetime Membership
Life membership may be granted to persons having made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of CMIA and to its goals.
Life membership is the highest award available to the membership, and should only be conferred after close scrutiny of the member’s continual service to the CMIA. Shall be an active member of a chapter(s) for a minimum of ten (10) years.
Professional of the Year
This annual prize is presented in January to an individual who has given personally and professionally to the field of Biomedical / Clinical Engineering as well as to their local community.
The winner receives $1,000.00 and a plaque identifying them as the CMIA Professional of the Year. The winner is also nominated for a national award by AAMI. Learn more about the Professional of the Year award and the application process.