During the first months of the year, Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO) asked lab professionals what winning MLO’s Lab of the Year recognition would mean for their labs. They emphasized a number of benefits the award would bring their organizations.
Topping the list was staff recognition that can boost team pride, strengthen engagement, and support retention. More than half (52%) of respondents selected this as the most appealing outcome.
Additional findings:
- Second on the list was tangible proof of impact and excellence when communicating with executives regarding capital investments, staffing resources, and technology upgrades (21%).
- 14% said the cover feature and in-depth editorial coverage showcasing our operational excellence to a national audience.
- Tied at 7% each was recruitment value that helps attract top talent and strengthens laboratory branding and reinforces expertise and trust with clinicians and healthcare partners.
MLO’s Lab of the Year Award recognizes laboratories driving excellence in patient care annually. We will be announcing this year’s winners in our April issue. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, you may read about last year’s winners:
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Mayo Clinic Florida: MLO’s 2025 Lab of the Year was the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) at Mayo Clinic Florida. MLO recognized this lab for their innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory: Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory (MVHS) was one of the recipients of MLO’s 2025 Lab of the Year Runner Up Awards! MVHS’s dedication to patient care made them stand out.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine: NYU Langone Hospital Long Island Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine was one of the recipients of Medical Laboratory Observer's 2025 Lab of the Year Runner Up Awards! Their dedication to leadership excellence was one of the reasons they were in the top three running for Lab of the Year.
