• 2018 application period is now closed.

The Award Criteria:

• Strength of organization's strategic and quality plan
• Improvement in specific quality measures
• Level of improvement spread
• Sustainability of the improvement
• Innovativeness of the improvement

All allied (state, regional and metropolitan) hospital associations in the United States are eligible to apply for the award. Regional and metropolitan hospital associations that are part of or managed by a state hospital association may apply separately or as part of a state hospital association application.

Recognition

• An Award Sculpture
• Complimentary registration to the AHA Leadership Summit
• Recognition at a special awards ceremony at the AHA Leadership Summit
• Coverage in AHA publications

Key Dates

• Application will be available - TBD
• Applications are due - TBD
• Applicants will be notified - TBD
• American Hospital Association Leadership Summit. The award ceremony will take place during the Summit. Exact date/time are TBD.

For more information please contact Debbie Pierce (312) 422-2635 dpierce@aha.org.