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 opens in May 2025 and will close in early June 2025. Please watch the HIMSS Changemaker Awards webpage as the open date draws near. Nominators and nominees must be current HIMSS members — any level or type of HIMSS membership is acceptable. Please see HIMSS membership options here.

    Questions? Contact awards@himss.org

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

  • Changemaker Award recipient 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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      HIMSS Chapter Advocate (Volunteer)

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      HIMSS Chapter Leader (Volunteer)

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      Policy Influencer

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      Women in Health IT

  • Partner Award finalist categories

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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 2024 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award recipients.