HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards

Recognizing dedicated champions of change.

HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award

HIMSS is honored to present the 2025 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award recipients. These inspiring Changemakers rigorously challenge the status quo on their journey to build a brighter future in healthcare. Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!

  • 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards

    The 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards call for nominations will open on Monday, May 19, 2025 and will close at 5:00pmCT on July 1, 2025.

    Nominators and nominees must be current HIMSS members – any level or type of HIMSS membership is acceptable. Please see HIMSS membership options here.

Characteristics of a HIMSS Changemaker

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    Positively exemplifies the HIMSS mission and vision

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    Drives transformational change, leading to improved health outcomes through the advancement of information and technology (i.e., to improve patient safety, coordinated care, population health, wellness, access and cost-effectiveness)

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    Takes bold action(s) leveraging information and technology to propel innovation and reimagine health

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    Represents the highest standards of leadership in health information and technology

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    Advocates for ongoing end-user and patient advocacy and education in the ever-changing world of health technology

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    Respected and recognized as role models by their peers

  • 2026 Changemaker Award Categories

    Below are the 2026 award categories. This year, a hybrid approach will be used to determine award recipients. Award categories are divided up into selection categories.

    The award recipients of the award categories below will be determined by a review committee comprised of HIMSS volunteers and HIMSS staff.

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      HIMSS Chapter Advocate (Volunteer)

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      HIMSS Chapter Leader (Volunteer)

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      Policy Influencer

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      HIMSS-AMDIS Physician Executive Leader

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      HIMSS-ANI Nursing Informatics Leadership

  • The award recipients of the award categories below will be determined by voting on the Changemaker Awards Voting Platform. Nominees will be selected through a review process and finalists will be placed on the Changemaker Awards Voting Platform.

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      CXO/Senior Executive

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      Global Patient Innovator

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      Health Equity

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      Veteran’s Health

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      Women in Health IT

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  • Davies Award of Excellence

    Has your organization significantly improved clinical health outcomes, population health or enhanced public health functionality through the utilization of technology? Apply for the HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence.

Changemaker interviews

Discover inspirational interviews with the 2025 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award recipients.