NAEHD Vision Awards

The 2026 NAEHD Vision Awards

The NAEHD Vision Awards recognize individuals who embody our core values of Equity, Resilience, and Empowerment, and who are working to create a world where every individual, regardless of their situation or background, has equitable access to high‑quality healthcare from trusted providers.

Vision Award for Equity: Recognizes individuals advancing equitable access to high‑quality healthcare and actively working to eliminate disparities in their communities or professions. Vision Award for Empowerment: Honors individuals who equip, uplift, and empower communities, professionals, or patients to take charge of their health and advocate for equitable care. Vision Award for Resilience: Celebrates an individual whose lived experience, leadership, and perseverance reflect the strength and determination required to advance health equity. (Recipient already selected; not open for nominations.)

Nominee Information

Nominations may be submitted by the nominee or by another individual who wishes to recognize their work.

Name(Required)

First Last

Professional Title(Required)

Employer/Organization(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Country Phone Number

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Professional Background (select one):(Required)

Award Category

Select one award category(Required)

Vision Award for Equity

Vision Award for Empowerment

(The Vision Award for Resilience is not open for nominations.)

Nomination Details

Summary of Contributions (About 500 words)(Required)

Describe the nominee’s work advancing health equity. Include leadership, innovation, community impact, and alignment with the selected award category.

Community or Professional Impact(Required)

Explain measurable or observable outcomes resulting from the nominee’s work. Examples may include program results, policy influence, community engagement, or organizational change.

Alignment with NAEHD’s Vision and Core Values(Required)

Explain how the nominee embodies Equity, Empowerment, or Resilience and contributes to creating a world where every individual has equitable access to high‑quality healthcare from trusted providers.

Supporting Materials

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Upload or link to documents, publications, project summaries, media coverage, or other materials that strengthen the nomination.

Nomination Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone

Country Phone Number

Relationship to Nominee:(Required)

Certification

Certification Statement(Required)

I Agree

By submitting this nomination, I certify that the nominee is registered or will register for the 2026 National Health Disparities Summit and will attend the conference. I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee selection and that nominees who are not registered or do not attend the Summit are not eligible to receive a Vision Award. The final submission for all nominations is November 5, 2026

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