The CAHME/Dr. Dolores Clement Fellow of the Year Award
The CAHME/Dr. Dolores Clement Fellow of the Year Award recognizes a fellow that is nominated by other site visitors and programs visited, has a history of service as a fellow, for helping programs to succeed, and demonstrates a commitment to advance the quality of healthcare management education.
Dr. Dolores Clement, a former CAHME Board member, was deeply passionate about her role as a site visitor and was named a Master Fellow Emeritus in recognition of her lasting contributions. This award, which she created and personally funded, will continue in her honor even after her passing, ensuring her legacy of service and dedication to healthcare management education lives on.
Eligibility
- An active Fellow or Certified Fellow
- Nominated by either:
1. Site Visitors who attended a site visit within the past fiscal year
2. Program Directors who had a site visit within the past fiscal year
Award Includes
- One-time financial award
- One additional site visit credit toward their lifetime total
- Physical award to commemorate their achievement
- Recognition on CAHME’s website and social media
2026 Award Recipient
Serving as a CAHME fellow has been a career highlight for me. I value every site visit, team meeting, and late-night reading and studying a program. I’ve learned so much and hope that my involvement has supported these programs to continue the work to advance healthcare leadership! I knew of Dr. Clement but not well. The encounters I had left a lasting impression of her passion and dedication. I imagine that she, as well as my fellow colleagues, once had a similar experience as I. I am deeply honored to accept this recognition. Thank you CAHME and the Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve this profession!
Past Award Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Steven J. Szydlowski, MBA, MHA, DHA | Chair, Department of Health Administration and Human Services, University of Scranton |
| 2024 | Cherise Bridgwater, MBA, CHFP, FACHE | Director, Accreditation and Operations, Baylor University Robbins Institute for Health Policy and Leadership |
For More Information:
Melissa Sanseverino, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
301-298-1820 ext. 3
msanseverino@cahme.org