This award recognizes a dynamic and passionate member of NAHQ. Claire epitomized the characteristics of enthusiasm, passion and dedication as well as demonstrated a deep commitment to the organization.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates will be a NAHQ member who has demonstrated the characteristics of commitment, dedication, passion and enthusiasm for the healthcare quality profession. Members of the Board, Individual Strategic Advisory Council, Awards Team, Honorary members and NAHQ staff are ineligible for the award during their term of service. Candidates may be nominated by a NAHQ member.
Requirements
All of the requirements listed below must be clearly evidenced in the nominee’s application:
- The following must be submitted for the application to be reviewed:
- Member of NAHQ for at least six (6) years.
- Current CPHQ certification.
- Resume.
- Three (3) letters of support from NAHQ members.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership with local, state and national healthcare associations and has made contributions to healthcare quality through healthcare consultation, publications and presentations by submitting all that apply:
- Service to local, state and national healthcare association through leadership and/or serving as team member or leader within the past five (5) years.
- Contributions within the healthcare quality field through requests from others for voluntary consultation; evidence of recognition by others in the field as a contributor to healthcare quality best practices. Submit up to ten (10) examples.
- Publication as author and/or co-author of healthcare quality related materials within the past ten (10) years. Submit up to ten (10) examples.
- Presenter, co-presenter or instructor on healthcare quality practice and standards in local, state, or national workshops, seminars or conferences, or in-service training programs within the last five (5) years. Submit up to ten (10) examples of each.