I am delighted to announce that the first Professional of the Month Award goes to a good friend and mentor Mr. Mark Russell - Clinical Lead Ultrasound at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Every month a health care professional will be awarded the coveted prize of the ultrasound forum professional of the month! The lucky member will be given a neat certificate to display proudly and their name (with or without picture) will be put on the website!

This award was set up primarily due to the fact that most of us unfortunately do not get the recognition and praise we desire for all our hard work and dedication and I think we all need a pat on the back sometimes just to keep us sane and give us that much needed boost to keep going and do good.