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Founders Leadership Award

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Congratulations to the 2009 Founders Leadership Award recipient:
John Maese, MD, FACP, FHIMSS

Purpose
The Founders Leadership Award is presented to one or more individuals who, in the judgment of the HIMSS Board of Directors, have demonstrated significant leadership within the Society and/or the industry.

Established in: 2001

Criteria
The Founders Leadership Award can be made for a single exceptional contribution, for a sustained contribution, or for a lifetime of exceptional leadership. Criteria for judging candidates includes, but is not limited to:

  • Demonstrated leadership in healthcare information or management systems, including, which may include development or implementation of systems advancing health status; unique application of systems tools and techniques; and, served as leader of an outstanding healthcare institution or company.
  • Contributed as a volunteer in the advancement of HIMSS goals and objectives, which may include service in a leadership capacity for HIMSS or related professional society, or served on governmental healthcare or technology regulatory or advisory groups.
  • Actively supported the HIMSS mission and membership growth, which may include being an acknowledged leader in healthcare information and management systems, and an active supporter, advocate, and recruiter for HIMSS members.
  • Made outstanding contributions to the principles for which HIMSS stands, including supporting lifelong learning opportunities, and supporting and promoting HIMSS as the recognized leader in the industry.  

The Nomination Process

  • Nominations may be received from any member, staff, or outside party
  • Nominations must be received in the format provided
  • Nominations are collected by staff and reviewed by the Awards Workgroup
  • Committee recommendations are sent to the Board for consideration and final approval

The Founders Leadership Award Consists of:

  • Symbol of Recognition
  • Publication of information in an official HIMSS publication
  • Invitation to the Annual Awards Dinner

Past Award Recipients:

2001
Rudolph A. Guerrero, FHIMSS
Scott A. Klink, FHIMSS
Katie G. Mazzuckelli
Pamela G. McNutt, FHIMSS
Walter R. Menning, FHIMSS
Rosemary Nelson, FHIMSS
John L. Templin, FHIMSS

2002
Brian J. Compas, FHIMSS
Drexel G. DeFord, Major, USAF, MSC
John T. Hansmann, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Betsy S. Hersher, FHIMSS
Gary L. Kurtz, FHIMSS
LaVone C. Neal, FHIMSS
Simmi P. Singh, FHIMSS

2003
Ivo D. Nelson, FHIMSS
Nancy G. Stetson, RN, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Gregory S. Walton, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

2004
Soloman Appavu, CHPS, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Dean Athanassiades, CPHIMS, CHS, FHIMSS
C. Martin Harris, MD, MBA
COL Eileen B. Malone, USA ret’d
Arthur Smith, FHIMSS

2005
Mary Griskewicz, FHIMSS
JoAnn W. Klinedinst, PMP, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Jay Srini, MBA, MS, FHIMSS

2006
Steve L. Arnold, MD, MS, MBA, CPE

2007
Emma Cartmell
Lyman Dennis, PhD, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

2008
Randy McCleese, FHIMSS
Charles Parker
Barry T. Ross, MHSA, MSIE, LFHIMSS

For more information, please contact awards@himss.org.

*Formerly known as the Leadership Award