Awards & Fellowships
The Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award honors rural hospitals that are leading the way in innovative, sustainable and community-centered care.
AHA’s Circle of Life Award celebrates innovation in palliative and end-of-life care and seeks to provide best practices and models for the field. Programs and organizations that are making progress as shown in metrics and current data are encouraged to apply by noon CT, July 15.
Apply now for 2026 AHA Quest for Quality Prize; optional simulation opportunity with Laerdal Medical
The AHA encourages hospitals and health systems that are committed to leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health to apply for its 2026 Quest for Quality Prize by Sept. 9.
This annual fellowship is a unique opportunity to be paired with an executive-level mentor who will guide you through the planning and execution of a year-long transformation project at your hospital or health system.
2025-2026 mentors support their fellows in the yearlong program to support capstone projects and career growth
Welcome the 2025-2026 fellowship cohort as they work to transform their organizations and careers
2024-2025 Mentors support fellows throughout their 12-month program through professional development.
2024-2025 Next Gen Fellows - Developing health care leaders through virtual learnings and the execution of a capstone project.
During its 2025 Annual Membership Meeting May 5 in Washington, D.C., the AHA honored several health care leaders.
Turning accomplished and rising health care professionals into future leaders to bring about real and lasting change.