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Nominations Open for HIMSS Health IT Awards and Scholarships

HIMSS is now accepting nominations for awards and scholarships that recognize significant professional contributions to the field of health IT, from outstanding leadership in industry service, service to HIMSS, chapter activity, and publications. Online nominations for both awards and scholarships will be accepted through Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m. CT.

Awards: Award recipients are volunteers and leaders in the field who have contributed to the improvement of healthcare through the use of information and management systems. In 2015, 12 awards will be given in the following categories:

“I joined HIMSS in 1988 for professional growth and networking. HIMSS allows me to further health IT adoption for providers in Nebraska,” said Kevin Conway, Nebraska chapter, 2014 HIMSS Chapter Leader of the Year Award Recipient.

Scholarships: The HIMSS Foundation  and HIMSS chapters annually awards scholarships to HIMSS student members who have achieved academic excellence and have  potential as future leaders in the healthcare information and management systems industry. The 2015 scholarships include:

HIMSS Foundation Scholarships

Chapter-Supported Scholarships

Five tips to follow for award and scholarship nominations:  

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