Welcome to NAHDO Awards
NAHDO recognizes outstanding contributions to the health data community through five awards.
NOMINATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Nominations closed on March 15, 2026, and will reopen in January 2027.
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Elliot M. Stone Award of Excellence in Health Data Leadership
2026 RECIPIENT
Kenley Money
This is an individual award that recognizes lifetime achievement and leadership that has advanced the field of health data in the areas of data collection, analysis, dissemination, or outcomes measurement.
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Innovation in Data Dissemination Award
2026 RECIPIENT
Indiana APCD Chatbot
This is an organizational award that recognizes novel data use and/or dissemination practices by a public or private health data organization.
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NAHDO Data Pioneer Award
2026 RECIPIENT
Kevin McAvey
This is an individual award that recognizes an individual’s contribution to data use or programming at a health data organization that is related to NAHDO’s mission.
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NAHDO Rising Star Award
2026 RECIPIENTS
Chrissy Crowley & Maggie Mueller
This is an individual award that recognizes emerging mid-level talent at a public or private health data organization that is contributing to NAHDO’s mission.
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Outstanding Service Awards
2026 AWARDEE
Non-Claims Payment Work Group
NAHDO recognizes individuals for their outstanding service to the health data community.