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GHIMA Awards
Please support GHIMA by recognizing the outstanding contributions made
by its members. Take a look at some of the previous
GHIMA
award recipients and learn more about the awards.
Please consider
nominating a member or members who have demonstrated exceptional service
in one of the following award categories:
Please support GHIMA by recognizing the outstanding contributions made
by its members.
Individuals who have provided
long term, enthusiastic support of GHIMA and its goals. This award
is given to individuals, groups, or corporations who have worked
tirelessly to support the HIM profession by advancing GHIMA’s
leadership position. Nominees need not be GHIMA members. These
individuals support GHIMA by providing at least one of the
following:
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Providing significant
financial support to GHIMA key initiatives through special
programs, scholarships, or grants
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Providing significant
volunteer support to GHIMA
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Serving the needs of GHIMA
members through advocacy of patients rights and confidentiality,
educating the public on health information, and/or supporting
and promoting professional practice standards.
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Advancing legislative
initiatives that promotes the interests of HIM.
Clinical
Site
To recognize and honor the commitment and expertise
of those sites who demonstrate excellence in clinical supervision.
Nominations should come from students and instructors of SACS programs.
The nominated clinical site should:
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Provide a clinical site and supervision designed
to help multiple students achieve competencies established by AHIMA.
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Support the training process for new professionals
through advising, teaching and serving on panel presentations and/or
advisory committees.
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Serve as a mentor to guide students to new opportunities
and encourage enthusiasm for the profession.
GHIMA member(s) who have made outstanding contributions
to the profession and/or professional associations. Nominee(s) may
be cited for a) specific contributions that occurred either during
the preceding association year or b) contributions that have been ongoing
for several years. With these generous contributions, the individual(s)
have:
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Brought recognition to the HIM profession or professional
associations.
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Exemplified exceptional service to GHIMA.
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Contributed to the HIM profession's body of knowledge.
GHIMA member(s) who have made a significant contribution through
service to GHIMA by demonstrating one or more of the following:
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Completed a major project for GHIMA with outstanding
results.
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Displayed innovation and creativity through service
projects.
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Through exceptional leadership, served GHIMA in
a particular role and achieved desired results.
Established
Professional Award
The GHIMA Established
Professional Award is awarded to GHIMA members to attend GHIMA
or AHIMA sponsored educational programs in those instances when
the member would not otherwise be able to attend due to
financial limitations.
Criteria for this award
include:
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Applicant must be an active and
credentialed member of GHIMA
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Only members who have not
previously received an Established Professional award to attend
any AHIMA or GHIMA program are eligible to apply
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Award may be used for
educational program registration fees, travel and lodging to
attend the program.
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Qualified educational programs
are AHIMA and GHIMA-sponsored programs including AHIMA Annual
Meeting, GHIMA Annual Meeting, Seminars, and Workshops.
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The Established Professional
Award Application must be received by GHIMA at least 30 days
prior to the event the applicant wishes to attend.
Complete the
Established Professional Award Application
GHIMA members(s) who have shared expertise and provided advice to
students and colleagues over time. The award recognizes individuals
who dedicate their time to others in the profession and take a personal
interest in encouraging students or colleagues and friends to achieve
success. Posthumous awards may be given. This individual(s) shows:
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A
record of motivating talented people to enter the HIM profession
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Ongoing, long-term career guidance to one or
more HIM professionals
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An interest in encouraging new professionals
to become involved in GHIMA activities at the state and local level.
Outstanding New
Professional Award
The GHIMA Outstanding New Professional Award recognizes
an active member who was credentialed within the last five years
and demonstrates significant potential for future innovation,
creativity, and leadership ability. This nominee should:
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Show a desire to think out of the box – take risks and be
proactive in leading others through these changes
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Demonstrate dedication to the HIM profession through active
participation in local and/or state HIM activities
Professional Achievement
GHIMA member(s) who have made contemporary and/or innovative achievements
in the HIM profession. Nominee(s) may be cited for a) activities that
demonstrate professional and technical expertise during the preceding
association year or b) contributions that have been ongoing for several
years. The individual(s) have:
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Developed a procedure, product,
theory or service which has significantly advanced HIM professional
and technical expertise
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Been recognized by employers, peers,
associations, or agencies and have been given awards, honored with
distinction, or made outstanding achievements
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Shown leadership in education as demonstrated by making
significant presentations at national, state, or regional meetings and/or
seminars and conferences
Recent Graduate Award
The
GHIMA New Graduate Award recognizes graduates from CAHIIM accredited
health information management associate or baccalaureate programs in the
state of Georgia by providing reimbursement for the RHIA or RHIT
certification exam fees. The new graduate must sit for the exam within
6 months of graduation.
Criteria for this award include:
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Student must be a member of AHIMA/GHIMA
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Student must be in their last semester and
eligible for graduation or have graduated within the last 6 months
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Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and in
good academic standing
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Student must have shown commitment to the HIM
profession by involvement in school activities and/or HIM
association activities
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