Awards

IAHSS Foundation Recognition Program

The general purpose of the IAHSS Foundation Recognition Program is to recognize and promote overall excellence and outstanding contributions to the IAHSS Foundation, the IAHSS and to the field of healthcare security, safety and emergency management.

Russell L. Colling Literary Award

Presented to the person(s) who through his or her literary abilities, has made a significant contribution to the healthcare security, safety and / or emergency management professions.

: Bernard Scaglione

Nomination Form

Chapter of the Year Award

Presented to the IAHSS Chapter showing the greatest initiative and / or innovation in promoting the healthcare security and safety profession, as well as IAHSS.

: Houston Chapter

Nomination Form

Valor Award

Presented to a person for a selfless and / or courageous act taken at risk of their own life with full awareness of the danger involved.

The winner for the 2024 Valor Award is Bradley Haas – New Hampshire Hospital (posthumously)

The 2023 Valor Award winners

: David Sheckels

: Michael Morris

: Kelly Summers

: Lori Ann Taverez

Nomination Form

Merit Award

Presented to a person who distinguishes himself / herself in the performance of duty by an act of personal fortitude above and beyond the call of duty, not taken at the risk of his / her own life.

: Miguel Rubio

Nomination Form

Distinction Award

Presented to a person who has made a significant and lasting contribution to IAHSS and/or healthcare security profession.

Nomination Form

Lindberg Bell Program of Excellence Award

Presented to the facility demonstrating an outstanding healthcare security and / or safety program.

: Hoag Health System

Nomination Form

IAHSS Foundation Research and Innovation Award

Presented to a person who has distinguished himself / herself throughout a fulfilled professional career devoted to the furtherance of the purpose and aims of the IAHSS Foundation and IAHSS and to the advancement of healthcare security.

: Bonnie Michelman

Nomination Form

The awards are presented at the IAHSS Foundation Celebration and Honors Gala, which is held in conjunction with the IAHSS AC&E, with the award recipients invited to attend the ceremony.

See you at the next AC&E!

Questions? Please contact info@iahss.org

IAHSS Foundation Recognition Program

Russell L. Colling Literary Award

Chapter of the Year Award

Valor Award

Merit Award

Distinction Award

Lindberg Bell Program of Excellence Award

IAHSS Foundation Research and Innovation Award

The mission of the IAHSS Foundation is to advance the awareness and professional competence of the healthcare security and safety industry through research, education, and recognition.