2026 Award Winners

Celebrate the Winners: CAHME Awards Ceremony tickets at ACHE Congress Available Now!

The awards ceremony honoring the 2026 awards winners will be held at ACHE Congress in Houston, TX, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 12 PM – 1:30 PM CT. Attendees are invited to witness the brilliance that defines excellence in healthcare management. Guests will have the opportunity to network with leaders in the field, hear from keynote speakers, celebrate the 2026 award recipients, and gain insight on how to apply for the 2026 awards. A three-course lunch and refreshments will be served.

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Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners

University Program Awards

Award	Winner
CAHME/Canon Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management	University of South Carolina - MHA
CAHME/George and Regi Herzlinger Platinum Innovation Education Award	TBD

Program Director Award

Award	Winner
The CAHME/Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence	Neel Pathak, DS Creighton University

CAHME Fellow Award

Award	Winner
The CAHME/Dolores Clement Fellow of the Year Award	Carla Stebbins, PhD, MHA Texas A&M University

Student Fellowship Award

Award	Winner
The CAHME/Joint Commission Fellowship for Advancing Sustainable Health Care	TBD

Student Scholarships

Award	Winner
CAHME/Fawn Lopez Scholarship for Health Advocacy Communication Excellence	Alexander Gramajo MHA Candidate, University of Southern California
The CAHME/Gail Matejcic Peace Scholarship	Mark McShane MHQS Candidate, University of Pennsylvania
The CAHME/Judy Baar Topinka Foundation Scholarship for Health Policy	James Gonzales MHA Candidate, University of the Incarnate Word
The CAHME/Olin Oedekoven Scholarship for Most Improved Student	Brandon DuQuesnay MSHA Candidate, Fordham University
The CAHME/Quint Studer Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Mentorship	Priya Sandhu MSHA Candidate, California State University, Long Beach
The CAHME/Robert S Bonney Scholarship for Veterans of the US Armed Services	Lisa Hershiser MHA Candidate, University of Cincinnati
The CAHME/Tim Campbell Scholarship for Selfless Service to Others and the Community	Suzette Gibson eMHA Candidate, University of Central Florida