title: Ernest W. Beck: 1991 Association of Medical Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award.
abstract: On August 15, 1991, the Association of Medical Illustrators bestowed its highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, on Ernest W. Beck. Ernie has been a pioneer in the profession, who has selflessly contributed his time and energy toward the advancement of the AMI. Ernie serves as an inspiration and example for the young illustrators today who seek to find their way in the profession, maintaining the highest level of professional conduct and ethical business practice. It is altogether fitting and proper that the Association of Medical Illustrators has recognized Ernie's unselfish contributions to its success.
authors: Department of Biomedical Visualization, University of Illinois, Chicago.
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authors: LL
authors: Sadler
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008488:Medical Illustration; D014481:United States