Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare
The NHMA 40 Under 40 Award recognizes outstanding physicians under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, innovation and commitment to improving the health and well-being of underserved communities with Hispanic population focus.
This award highlights emerging leaders whose work strengthens trust, access and quality within health care systems serving Hispanic populations and who embody NHMA's mission.
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 27
NHMA Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the NHMA Awards, an opportunity to celebrate and honor individuals and chapters making a meaningful impact within NHMA and the communities we serve.
We invite you to review the award categories below and submit nominations for deserving colleagues, mentors, peers and leaders. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
Award recipients will be formally recognized during the NHMA Annual Conference & Gala.
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 20
Awards Presented This Year (Click to Expand)
Resident of the Year +
Resident physician demonstrating commitment to serving Hispanic communities or advancing issues pertinent to Hispanic populations during the past year.
*One recipient per region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West.*
Fellow of the Year / Young Physician of the Year +
Awarded to an active NHMA physician who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving Hispanic communities or advancement of issues pertinent to Hispanic populations throughout this past year.
Physician of the Year +
Awarded to an active NHMA physician who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving Hispanic communities or advancement of issues pertinent to Hispanic populations throughout this past year.
NHMA Medical Student of the Year +
Awarded to a medical student actively involved in NHMA demonstrating commitment to serving Hispanic communities or advancement of issues pertinent to Hispanic populations throughout this past year.
*One recipient per region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West.*
Chapter of the Year +
Awarded to a chapter that demonstrates activities showcasing leadership, service or scholarship within their community over the past year.
Rising IMG Award +
Awarded to one International Medical Graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and/or service for the community over the past year. (Award presented during the IMG meeting.)
Faculty Mentor of the Year +
To be presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated an extraordinary impact on the academic success of students or residents who are underrepresented in medicine or from historically marginalized groups.
Unsung Hero / Hidden Hero Award +
Recognizes a Physician who embodies the Latino Story and NHMA values who has inspired others with their work or approach of practice which may have been underrecognized. (Open to All)
Allied Health Professional of the Year +
To be presented annually to an allied health professional dedicated to service or leadership within our Hispanic Communities.
Help Us Shine a Spotlight on Excellence
Your nomination helps ensure that the outstanding work of our members does not go unnoticed. Submit a nomination and help us recognize those making a difference in leadership, service and dedication across our community.
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