Sue Hazard was a Senior Clinical Physiologist (Band 6) who successfully trained on the West Midlands MPPM Training Scheme and became deputy head of service at Nottingham City Hospital (1990-2001). Apart from being an excellent all round physiologist, she specialised in all advanced services such as CPET, sleep apnoea and non-invasive ventiation.

At the age of 38 over a matter of months, she developed Motor Neurone Disease and sadly even trialled NIV herself. Staff in lung function at Nottingham City Hospital started an appeal in 2000 to raise funds which, generously helped along by the ARTP Conference in 2001, enabled her and her family (her two young boys Ben and Daniel were both under age seven) to have a special ‘last holiday’ at Disneyland Paris. This was the last holiday she shared with her family before her untimely death in May 2001. Sue was a wonderful caring, kind and hard working physiologist who contributed greatly to our profession in the short time she was alive. These events captured the spirit of ARTP membership, their generosity, caring and solidarity in the face of adversity. It exeplifies why we are more than just a professional body.

The Sue Hazard award recognises the skills, hard work and endurance that our best physiologists achieve in their practical exams.

 Dr John Cotes was very much the ‘father/grandfather’ of lung function measurement in the UK and across the world.

 He graduated in medicine from Oxford and became a respiratory research fellow for the MRC Pneumoconiosis unit in Cardiff and later continued this   respiraory occupational medicien work in Necastle upon Tyne. He pioneered the development of the single breath transfer tests into a standard piece of   equipment together with PK Morgan the founder of the Morgan dynasty. He advised and worked on the altitude physiology for the first ever successful   Everest Expedition in 1953 and developed the early lung function reference values used by ARTP staff in the UK.

 John Cotes published the first edition of ‘Lung Function’ in 1965 (known affectionately as ‘Cotes’) and this book became the bible for nearly all lung function   laboratories in the UK prior to the foundation of ARTP and continues to be used. John always insisted on the best scientific evidence and highly detailed   research to standardise the quality of lung function measurement.

 In 2002 he won an ARTP Special Achievement Award to recognise the enormous contribution he has made to respiratory physiology by his pioneering work.

 Lyn Davies, founder of Stowood Scientific Instruments was the drive, science and physics behind SSI VisiLab, Oximetry Download software, Greyflash,   SteerClear and many more systems involved with sleep apnoea.

 He had a close friendship and working relationship with Professor John Stradling at Oxford, with whom he worked brilliantly together on many of the SSI   projects.

 He was probably most famous to ARTP for his fabulous Welsh singing voice which took the ARTO Conference by storm when he performed ‘Delilah’ to a   standing ovation on a fun karaoke night. He was in fact a very accomplished male voice chorister and was part of a singing group that entertained many   people in the Oxford area over the years.

 His support of ARTP over the years has been fantastic and he made a huge impact on the diagnosis of sleep disorders and education to clinical staff on how   to offer a good sleep apnoea service. We always enjoyed his smartness, his sense of humour and the little wink when he was winding someone up!

 After a short illness, he died at home but was able to confirm that he would be proud that there was to be a Lyn Davies Award for the best Sleep Poster at   ARTP/BSS conferences.

A unique role model at the Leeds General Infirmary. Suzanne made her mark within her field by being a methodical precise worker. Her preparation of patients and the diligence she showed when testing left nothing to chance. This attention to detail was a hallmark throughout her career.

Suzanne was the backbone of the Respiratory Function Unit. From early in the morning to last thing at night, she could be found beavering away. Always busy, always lots to do, but never too busy for a kind word of encouragement for a colleague. Her working life began in the late sixties at the LGI, a place she stayed throughout her long career. In the early days she trained in cardiology, she then moved to Respiratory Physiology, an irony due to her being a life long asthmatic. This enabled her to genuinely empathise with the suffering of her patients but this debilitating illness eventually led to her untimely death.

Suzanne dedicated her life to Respiratory Physiology and to the LGI, a place she continued to love despite the many changes she saw during her long association with the hospital. She was well known throughout our profession, never afraid of voicing her opinion, questioning a point in a clear precise manner even though she inisted she was shy.

 Peter Moxon was a highly respected clinical service lead for Respiratory and Sleep Physiology at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and a longstanding,   committed member of ARTP. He played a pivotal role in advancing professional standards, serving as Chair of the ARTP Standards Committee and   contributing significantly to the development of national guidance, workforce frameworks, and education within respiratory physiology. Pete was deeply   committed to training and mentorship, supporting the development of healthcare scientists and contributing to nationally adopted training resources for   respiratory medicine. He was widely regarded as a knowledgeable, meticulous, and quietly influential leader, known for his humility, kindness, and consistent   focus on enabling others to succeed.  

 The ARTP Rising Star Award has been established in his memory to reflect these values. It recognises individuals at the beginning of their careers who   demonstrate exceptional potential, commitment, and enthusiasm for respiratory and sleep science, while also highlighting the importance of organisations   that invest in developing future talent. The award serves as a lasting tribute to Pete’s dedication to nurturing the next generation and his enduring impact on   the profession.

 Nick’s career in Respiratory Physiology was defined not only by technical expertise, but by curiosity, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to people.

 He began his journey in 1994 as an apprentice engineer with Beaver Medical Products in Northampton, undertaking a Higher National Diploma in Electronics.   From the outset, Nick stood out for his desire to go beyond the expected. During a placement at Good Hope Hospital in 1996, he developed an early   appreciation for the clinical environment, an experience that would shape the rest of his career.

 After completing his apprenticeship, Nick became a service engineer, but he was never content with simply fixing equipment. He wanted to understand how   technology impacted patient care and clinical decision-making. Following the acquisition of Beaver Medical in 2007 and his subsequent redundancy, Nick’s   passion for respiratory diagnostics only strengthened his resolve. Recognising his expertise and reputation, Medical Graphics supported his next step, f   founding Medical Graphics UK Ltd.

 At the heart of Nick’s success was his unwavering commitment to customer care. He believed in listening, understanding, and always striving to improve. To   many, he was more than a colleague or supplier, he was a friend. His warmth, professionalism, and genuine interest in others made a lasting impression   across the respiratory community.

Through his long-standing involvement with the ARTP, Nick contributed significantly to the advancement of respiratory diagnostics in the UK. In recognition of his dedication, it is fitting that a respiratory research award now bears his name, a lasting tribute to his impact on the profession.