Awards
Annually, LHIMA recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of members in the following 3 areas:
- Distinguished Member
- Career Achievement
- Outstanding Volunteer
Take this opportunity to honor those in our field that have influenced your career and made contributions to the improvement of our state association and the career of Health Information Management.
Nominations will be accepted from the LHIMA membership and will then be voted on by LHIMA BOD.
Award Criteria
Distinguished Member Award
Purpose:
The LHIMA Distinguished Member Award has been established to recognize a member of the LHIMA who has made continued outstanding contributions to the profession and professional association.
Criteria:
Past or present member of LHIMA for at least five (5) years
Exemplifies the professional image of the Association
The nominee should have participated in, contributed to, or accomplished one or more of the following:
- Served as an officer, director, council/committee member or chairman, or other position while contributing above and beyond what is expected
- Conducted presentations at local, state, regional, national, or international workshops, seminars, meetings, or conferences
- Served as an instructor in an academic program as adjunct faculty, guest lecturer, or clinical supervisor
- Published written material to benefit or promote the profession
- Recognized by other related organizations for contributions to the health care industry
Career Achievement Award
Purpose:
The LHIMA Career Achievement Award has been established to recognize a member of the LHIMA who has made an outstanding contribution to the professional association by developing or refining a practice theory, demonstrating leadership in education, or professional advancement.
Criteria:
The nominee should have participated in, contributed to, or accomplished one or more of the following:
- Development or refinement of a theory or technique in a specific area
- Promotion to upper management.
- Educational advancement.
- Professional advancement in a non-traditional setting.
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Purpose:
The LHIMA Outstanding Volunteer Award has been established to recognize leaders who have made significant volunteer contributions on behalf of the profession in local, state, or national activities.
Criteria:
This award can be given to more than one individual.
Past Distinguished Member Award Recipients
| Year | Award Recipient |
| 1986 | Jean Daily, RHIA |
| 1987 | Ernie Barriffee, RHIA |
| 1990 | Lou Davidson, RHIA |
| 1991 | Carol Venable, RHIA |
| 1992 | Thelma Massarini, RHIA |
| 1993 | Julie Duty, RHIA |
| 1995 | Mariella Twiggs, RHIA |
| 1996 | Dovie Brady, RHIA |
| 1997 | Anita Hazelwood, RHIA |
| 1998 | Elaine Jouette, RHIA |
| 2000 | Mathilda Cory, RHIA |
| 2001 | Helen Baxter, RHIA |
| 2003 | Toni Cade, RHIA |
| 2004 | Beverly Wallace, RHIA |
| 2005 | Angela Kennedy, RHIA |
| 2006 | Nancy Crawford, RHIA |
| 2007 | Jan Fuller, RHIA |
| 2008 | Shelly Kirkland, RHIA |
| 2009 | Danielle Berthelot, RHIA |
| 2011 | Linda Donahue, RHIT |
| 2015 | Kim Theodos, JD, MS, RHIA |
| 2017 | Suzonne Bourque, RHIA, CCS, CCDS |
Past Career Achievement Award Recipients
| Year | Award Recipient |
| 2004 | Missy Lacour |
| 2006 | Wendy Chestnut |
| 2007 | Michelle Martin |
| 2008 | Mariela Twiggs |
| 2009 | Stacy Collins |
| 2010 | Annette Price |
| 2012 | Kim Newlen |
| 2013 | Pam Childress |
| 2016 | Jennifer Artigue, RHIT, CCS |
| 2017 | Anita Hazelwood, Ed.D., RHIA, FAHIMA |
Past Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipients
| Year | Award Recipient |
| 2003 | Danielle Berthelot |
| 2004 | Toni Cade |
| 2005 | Michelle Martin |
| 2006 | Christine LeFleur |
| 2007 | Annette Price & Danielle Berthelot |
| 2008 | Alane Madden & Kim Theodos |
| 2009 | Toni Cade |
| 2010 | Melissa Norris |
| 2012 | Jennifer Artigue |
| 2013 | Shelly Kirkland |
| 2015 | Denice Stelly, RHIA |
| 2016 | Suzonne Bourque, RHIA, CCS, CCDS |