Outgoing ASE President Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE, attended the ASE Foundation Gala with her husband Jay Ryu.

James B. Seward, MD, FASE, who attended the ASE Foundation Gala with his wife Judith, received the ASE 2013 Physician Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jack Rychik, MD, with his wife Susan at the ASE Foundation Gala. Dr. Rychik is the 2013 recipient of the Council on Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Founder’s Award.

Jack S. Shanewise, MD, FASE, received the 2013 Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Echocardiography Award. He attended the ASE Foundation Gala with his wife Phillis.

The 2013 ASE Meritorious Service Award was given to Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, FASE, for her distinguished record of service to the Society. She attended the ASE Foundation Gala with Jack Buckman.

Alan D. Waggoner, MHS, RDCS, was named ASE’s 2 ^nd Sonographer Lifetime Achievement recipient. His fiancée Maria Szemik was with him to witness this honor.

The ASE Foundation Gala, held at Windows on Minnesota , was a joyous event with spectacular views.

ASE Scientific Sessions main gathering area at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

ASE 2013-2014 Board of Directors and leadership.