LSRC Past Award Recipients
Discover the distinguished individuals who have been honored with the Louisiana Society of Respiratory Care (LSRC) awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions and dedication to advancing respiratory care across the state.
Pioneer Awards
This award recognizes an individual in the field of Respiratory Care who has performed major contributions towards moving the Respiratory Care profession forward. This is a person who has dedicated a major portion of his or her life demonstrating considerable involvement, motivation, and value to the profession and has exhibited qualities of professionalism, leadership, and care for humanity and upholds the goals of the Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care (LSRC).
Terry Bourgeois Award for Excellence
This award honors individuals in the field of Respiratory Care who go above and beyond for the profession and exhibit qualities of compassion, professionalism, leadership, and care for humanity.
Outstanding Therapist Award
This award honors individuals in the field of Respiratory Care who have best demonstrated throughout their career the qualities of excellence, compassion, collaboration, and volunteerism. This individual should personify the dedication and spirit of those committed to the profession of Respiratory Care and best exemplify the mission and vision of the LSRC.
Hospital of the Year Award
The LSRC Hospital of the Year Award is a distinguished accolade that adheres to specific criteria designed to identify and celebrate exceptional healthcare institutions. To qualify for this esteemed recognition, hospitals must exhibit outstanding performance in various domains, including patient care, innovation, staff satisfaction, and community impact.
Terry Forrette Spirit of Education Award
This award is dedicated to the memory of long time Louisiana educator, Terry Forrette. Terry dedicated a great portion of his life by giving above and beyond the service of excellence through educating and mentoring students and inspiring numerous therapists, who are leading our profession today. He motivated many of his students to become educators themselves.
Student of the Year Award
The LSRC Student of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional respiratory therapy student who exemplifies academic excellence, outstanding clinical performance, leadership, and a commitment to the respiratory care profession. This prestigious award honors a student who not only excels in the classroom and clinical settings but also actively engages in professional and community initiatives, demonstrating dedication to advancing respiratory care and improving patient outcomes.