Monday, December 5, 2016 ASH News Daily Page A-17 ® The 2016 MMSAP award recipients gather with staff for a group photo during the Promoting Minorities in Hematology reception on Saturday evening. ASH attendees pause to take in the nearly complete ASH sickle cell display in the Sails Pavilion, which was created by the "Sand Guys" using 10 tons of sand. Dr. Angus Sinclair enjoys audio narration courtesy of "PosterCast," which allows Poster Session attendees to hear explanations, straight from the authors. ASH President Dr. Charles Abrams presents the Wallace H. Coulter Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hematology to Dr. Thalia Papayannopoulou. Dr. Monika Pilichowska explores a virtual world at a booth in the exhibit hall. Avril Orloff (left) and Leah Silverman illustrate the thoughts of meeting attendees on the ASH white board.