IAHSS Foundation Recognition Program

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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Distinction Award

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

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Lindberg Bell Program of Excellence Award

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

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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.

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  1. Nominations may be submitted by an IAHSS member in good standing, administrator of a healthcare facility or manager of a contract security provider employing an IAHSS member in good standing, Chapter or Region.
  2. Nominations and supporting material must be received by the IAHSS Foundation Awards Committee no later than January 30th of each calendar year.
  3. Nominees and submittals for IAHSS Foundation awards should either be an individual or a compilation of acts, services and contributions undertaken by an individual or group within the year immediately preceding the nomination.
  4. An individual must be nominated in writing and self-nominations are not permitted.
  5. Any and all documentation must be included with the nomination application.
  6. All submitted nominations and supporting materials become the property of the IAHSS Foundation and will not be returned.

All award inquiries, nominations and supporting documentation should be forward to info@iahss.org.