From the Tribune Staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville resident has been honored with a lifetime achievement award for his work in medical laboratory science on June 28.
George A. Fritsma, owner of The Fritsma Factor, was presented with the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual meeting in Providence, RI.
The award is given by ASCLS to recognize and honor a member who has made a difference in the medical laboratory science profession. Fritsma, MS, MLS, has worked in the laboratory field for more than 53 years.
“George embraces professionalism, collegiality, diversity, and involvement,” said ASCLS President-elect Pat Tille PhD, MLS. “He believes in the mission of ASCLS and has dedicated his life to improving the quality of laboratory diagnostic testing.”
Director Demetra “Toula” Castillo M. Ad. Ed., MLS, stated George is a true professional, and someone who is respected globally by colleagues, and it is because of these reasons that George Fritsma was awarded the 2023 ASCLS Lifetime Achievement award.
Fritsma is an active member at Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church and Moderator of the Board of Trustees for the Presbyterian Home for Children. He has educated and supported new medical laboratory professionals through mentorship, support of scientific research, and by teaching medical laboratory testing.