Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Design and Education
We are thrilled to announce that CardioServ has been honored with the Silver Award for Medical Illustrations in the digital category at the first-ever DANDA Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to advancing healthcare education through innovative design and high-quality visual materials.






About the DANDA Awards
The DANDA Awards celebrate excellence in design and aesthetics in healthcare, highlighting outstanding contributions in both digital and print-based materials. As the inaugural year for this award, the competition was fierce, and we are incredibly proud to be among the winners.
Our Winning Submission
CardioServ’s award-winning entry in the Medical Illustrations category focused on a series of detailed illustrations of the Mitral Valve. These illustrations were meticulously designed to enhance understanding and improve diagnostic imaging techniques in echocardiography. Our submission was recognized for its educational impact.
Meet the Team
Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team with special thanks to:

Ingrid Marais, Grapic Designer
- Ingrid Marais, Graphic Designer: The creative force behind our stunning illustrations.
- Andrea Fields, R&D Team: Contributed to the research and conceptual development.
- Judith Buckland, R&D Team: Played a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and educational value of our materials.
Impact and Reach
Our Mitral Valve illustrations have been utilized globally, featured in:
- Educational Blogs: Providing valuable insights and learning resources.
- Online Learning Platform: Enhancing the educational experience for healthcare professionals.
- Educational Meetings: Supporting training and development across the USA.
These resources have been instrumental in bridging the gap in understanding key principles of echocardiography, ultimately improving diagnostic imaging and patient outcomes.
Our Mission
At CardioServ, our mission is clear: Inspiring Excellence In Imaging. We are dedicated to creating high-quality educational materials that make a difference in the field of cardiology and beyond.
Explore More
We invite you to explore related educational materials and discover how our illustrations are making an impact in healthcare education.
- Sign up for our Newsletter and Blogs
- Sign-up for online CMEs Courses including Mastering MR Quantification and more
Join Us in Celebrating
We are humbled and grateful for the support from the cardiology community worldwide. Your trust and engagement inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of healthcare education.
We would like to recognize the winners of other categories and thank them for their dedication and commitment to improving healthcare through design.
Other DANDA Winners:

Category: Editorial Ilustration
Winner: GoodRX
Designer: Chelsea Pyne

Category: Social Media Post Instagram
Winner: Cigna Healthcare
Initiative: Sleep Awareness

Category: Podcast Cover Art
Winner: The Guthrie Clinic
Podcast: Medical Minds Podcast
- Category: Video Production
- Winner: Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
- Initiative: Hospital Workplace Violence
- Video: #HelpUsHelpYou
- Category: Social Media LinkedIn Post
- Winner: The Cigna Group
- Companies: Each and Every Campaign
- Category: Social Medial Linkedin Post
- Winner: UPMC Healthplan
- Workpartners Self Care Carousel
- Designer: Max Orenzuk
- Category: Social Media Instagram
- Winner: UPMC
- Initiative: Presription For Wellness
- Designer: Olga Mendenhall