HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards

Recognizing dedicated champions of change.

2027 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards

The nomination period for the HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards is now closed. Voting is expected to begin October 5. Stay tuned as we will share this exciting news with the HIMSS community soon.

  • 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

2027 Changemaker Award Categories

  • Below are the 2027 award categories. Award categories are divided up into selection categories.

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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

  • The award recipients of the award categories below will be determined by global 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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      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

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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 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award recipients.