Chapter Leader of the Year Award

Congratulations to the 2009 Chapter Leader of the Year Award recipient:
Duke Rohe, FHIMSS

Purpose
The Chapter Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates significant leadership, extraordinary contributions to HIMSS Chapters, the Society and a commitment to the HIT industry.

Established: 2004

Eligibility
Nominees must:

• Be a HIMSS member in good standing for at least 3 consecutive years.
• Be a HIMSS Chapter Leader for at least one full year.
• Have demonstrated innovative leadership and made significant contributions to strengthen the Chapter.
• Represent the highest standards of leadership in information technology in healthcare.
• Be respected and recognized as a role model by his/her peers.

The Nomination Process

• Nominations may be received from the individual, Chapter Board, any member, staff or outside party
• Nominations must be received using either the online nomination form.
• Award recommendations are sent to the HIMSS Board for consideration and final approval

 The Chapter Leader of the Year Award Consists of:

• Symbol of Recognition
• Press release
• Invitation to the Annual Awards Dinner with (1) complimentary ticket

Past Recipients:

2008 Barry T. Ross, MHSA, MSIE, LFHIMSS

2007 Colin B. Konschak, MBA, RPh, CPHIMS

2006 Scott MacLean, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

2005 Helen Hill, Michigan Chapter

2004 Steven M. Edison, FHIMSS, Northern California Chapter & Shawna Schueller, Minnesota Chapter