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Awards

Annual Awards & Recognition Program

Congratulations to the 2008 Award Recipients! Click here to view the press release announcing all recipients.

HIMSS utilizes awards to recognize the special contributions of individuals, groups and organizations to the advancement of the healthcare profession as encompassed by the HIMSS mission. These special contributions may vary widely due to the diverse membership of the organization and the broad definition of the healthcare professions represented. Sponsorship of these awards and nomination of recipients come from components within HIMSS often with collaboration from other allied professional societies, academia, and businesses.

Click on the links below for further information on specific award categories. Contact awards@himss.org or 312-915-9202 with any questions.

Industry Service

This category of awards recognizes those individuals who have contributed to the professions represented by HIMSS members.

Davies Awards of Excellence

The HIMSS Nicholas E. Davies Awards of Excellence recognize excellence in the implementation and value from health information technology, specifically EHRs.

HIMSS Service

These awards recognize those who have contributed their resources to benefit the Society. All nominees must be HIMSS members in good standing.

Publications

These awards acknowledge HIMSS publications which provide guidance and/or strategic insight for healthcare information and management systems professionals.

Chapter Awards

These awards recognize innovation and quality practices in HIMSS Chapters, promote recognition within the chapter community and HIMSS.

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