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SHSMD's 2025 Awards Program
I have an amazing colleague. Which award should I nominate them for?
| Rising Star Award | Leadership Excellence Award | |
|---|---|---|
| # of winners annually | Varies | 1 |
| Years in strategy profession | No minimum, must be currently employed in the field | 15 or more |
| Years in health care industry | 2 or more | 5 or more |
| Years of SHSMD Membership | No minimum, must be a member when nominated | 10 or more |
| SHSMD volunteer leadership required? | No | Yes |
| Self-nominations accepted? | Yes | No |
Awards Timeline
| May 7, 2025 | Nominations Deadline |
| May - June, 2025 | Committee Review of Nominees |
| July 2025 | Recipients identified and notifications made |
| October 2025 | Announcement and recognition at SHSMD Connections Annual Conference |
Questions? Contact us at shsmd@aha.org.