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.