Mentor Award
Description:
The MHIMA Mentor of the Year Award is given annually to the one member of MHIMA who best exemplifies the ideal image of a mentor. This award is presented to an individual who has contributed to the support or development of mentoring health information professionals and students. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exemplary skill that contributes to intellectual growth and development of students/colleagues, career development for students/colleagues, provides professional guidance, and is a positive role model for students/colleagues.
Criteria:
You must be a MHIMA/AHIMA member to nominate someone for this award.
How to Apply:
The application form is to be completed online and submitted by the Deadline.
Evaluation and Selection:
The MHIMA Foundation composed of health information professionals will evaluate each application. The awardee is the applicant with the highest total number of points based on the scoring criteria to include mentoring activities, encouragement of the future of HIM, fostering motivation and enthusiasm, and the letter of recommendation.
Restrictions:
Members may only receive the award one time.
Previous Winners
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Erika Bailey |
| 2019 | Susan Slajus |
| 2018 | Nancy Kussrow |
| 2017 | Paula Hagstrom |
| 2016 | Marie Sickelsteel |
| 2015 | Theresa Crump |
| 2014 | Jody Scheller |
| 2013 | Peggy Chapo |
| 2011 | Patricia Rubio |
| 2010 | Sandra Zubke |