AHIMA Distinguished Educator Award- The current application period is closed.

The AHIMA “Making Dreams Come True Distinguished Educator Award” period is closed.  Applications will be open in Spring 2022.  

Nominate a Remarkable HIM Educator

In recognition of excellence in education, the AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) Making Dreams Come True Award, first issued in 2014, is a national award designed to recognize an HIM educator who has made a difference in students' lives. Individuals are encouraged to nominate an educator that is inspiring and has made the HIM profession better. From the entries submitted, an awardee will be selected and receive the award at the Assembly on Education Symposium/Faculty Development Institute (AOE Symposium).

Nominated educators must be a current or retired/past health informatics and/or health information management educator at any accredited public or private school in the United States.

Find the AHIMA Making Dreams Come True - Distinguished Educator Award requirements by clicking here.

Email the AHIMA Foundation at [email protected] with any questions about the award.


Please note: The Making Dreams Come True - Distinguished Educator Award is separate from and is not related to the AHIMA Distinguished Member and Educator Triumph Awards.