Awards and Recognitions
Recognized by NAHQ for excellence in
education, VAHQ continues its commitment to the values
of continuing learning and recognition of organizational
and personal achievement in the field of quality.
Outstanding Quality Professional
Eligible candidates will be members of the organization who have demonstrated the characteristics of commitment, dedication, passion, and enthusiasm for improving the quality of healthcare as a healthcare quality professional.
APPLY HERE (Download
Document)
Deadline: October 1, 2013
Previous Winners
2013 - Debbie Lakes
2012 - Lecia Albright
2011 - Suzy Pace
2010 - Julie Stone
2009 - Mary Elizabeth Skinner
2008 - Dale L. Harvey
2007 - Vikki Garner
2006 - Jeanne Poindexter
2005 - Thom Smith |
Virginia Neal Grant
The Virginia Neal Grant was created in 2006 for deserving VAHQ members who are pursuing certification in healthcare quality. Virginia Neal is a gifted quality professional, who gave so much of herself to the field of quality, and specifically to the organization and members of the VAHQ. Over her distinguished career, Virginia dedicated herself to teaching and mentoring others. In recognition of her many acomplishments and gifts, as well as her lifelong love of learning, and in honor of her retirement from the quality profession the Virginia Neal Grant was endowed on October 13, 2006.
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Joyce Dayvault with 2012 President
Susan Bryant |
APPLY HERE (Download
Document)
Deadline: October 1, 2013
Previous Winners
2012 - Joyce Dayvault
2011 - Bonnie Barbini
2010 - Patricia Leavell
2009 - Brenda Lamb
2008- Cynthia Hobbs Witmer
2007- No eligible applicants
2006- Establishment of grant
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NAHQ Award for Association Excellence
In 2012, VAHQ received the Bronze Award from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) for recognition in State Association Excellence. VAHQ is very proud to receive this distinction for three years in a row. 3
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NAHQ President Betty Brown presenting the 2012 VAHQ award to Lecia Albright, Susan Bryant & Shelly van't Riet |
Outstanding Quality Improvement Project
Expand your professional experience by submitting an application for a poster presentation at the VAHQ Conference. Those attending the conference review the Quality Improvement Projects displayed in the poster hall and vote to select the Outstanding Quality Improvement Project.
Watch the website for the application process for Poster Presentation
Deadline: August, 2013
Previous Winners:
2012 – Debbie Lakes, Vaccine Assessment & Administration
