Immunization Champion Award Call for Nominations

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To: Maine Immunization Program Providers and Partners

From: Maine Immunization Program

Subject: Immunization Champion Award Call for Nominations

Date: April 22, 2024

 

This message marks the launch of the nomination period for the Immunization Champion Award! We look forward to receiving your nominations and selecting a 2024 Immunization Champion for Maine. The Immunization Champion Award is a national award program hosted by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and honors individuals going above and beyond to foster and/or promote immunization in their communities. 

Nomination form can be found online: https://www.immunizationmanagers.org/resources/2024-immunization-champion-award-nomination-form/

Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2024. Please share this email with your networks.

Instructions for Nomination

Individuals can be recognized for their work in childhood, adolescent, or adult vaccines. 

Who is eligible? 

  • Healthcare professionals (i.e., pharmacists, physicians, nurses, physicians’ assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants)
  • Nonprofit leaders 
  • Community activists 
  • Parents 
  • School and education leaders 
  • Coalition members 
  • Community-based organization members 
  • Immunization partners 

Who is ineligible? 

  • Immunization program managers 
  • County, state, and federal government employees paid by state or federal immunization funding 
  • Individuals who have been affiliated with and/or employed by pharmaceutical companies
  • Individuals who have already received the award 
  • Groups – the award is only for individuals 

If you have any questions, please contact Camille Erickson at camille.erickson@maine.gov.

Additional information can also be found at: https://www.immunizationmanagers.org/championsaward