Awards and Recognition

Each year the Academy celebrates and honors the best and brightest in healthcare management and leadership through our award presentations. Recognition enhances members’ personal growth and accomplishments, provides role models, and strengthens our members’ image with their employers and community.

To nominate a candidate, click on the appropriate Award link for more details. Don’t miss this opportunity…acknowledge the achievers of our professional community! 

AAMA Awards

Members are encouraged to nominate their peers -members and non-members – who are deserving of recognition for theirprofessional contributions to and achievements in the healthcare managementfield.

Nomination Form

• AAMA Healthcare Executive of the Year
  Nominator Deadline: June 1, annually
  Nominee Packet Completion Deadline: July 1, annually
• Distinguished Service Award
  Deadline: July 1, annually

American College of Cardiovascular Administrators (ACCA):

• ACCA Award of Excellence
  Deadline: December 15

American College of Federal Healthcare Administrators (ACFHA):

• YC Parris Young Federal Healthcare Executive Award
  Deadline: June 1, annually – Contact your Service Representative

In addition to the above awards, the Academy also recognizes outstanding leaders in the Academy and healthcare management. Recipients of these awards are selected by the Academy leadership.

• Honorary Fellowship
• Chairman’s Award
• Vanguard Award
• Richard A Harley Diplomate of the Year Award 
• Captain Thaddeus F Levandowski Achievement in Federal Healthcare Administration
• Student Research Paper of the Year Award
  • Submission Form
  • Verification Form