The Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive was established as a tribute to Robert S. Hudgens, ACHE's first vice president (elected office), by the Alumni/ae Association of the Department of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University. It is awarded to recognize early careerists for outstanding achievements in the field of healthcare management.

The 2008 winner has been selected: David A. Stark, FACHE (PDF).

View past Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award winners.

Criteria:

The candidate must:

• Have a minimum of a graduate degree from an accredited university or college.
• Be an active Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
• Have not reached his/her 40th birthday by March 31, 2009.
• Hold a CEO or COO position in a healthcare organization.
• Be present at ACHE's 2009 Congress on Healthcare Leadership to receive the commendation.

Your nomination should include:

• A letter stating the name and address of the nominator and nominee; no other information is required. The nominee will receive notice of the nomination, along with a request to complete and return a personal data form.

Note: Nominations are valid for two years, provided the candidate remains eligible for the award.

Mail your letter by July 18, 2008, to:

Gerard J. Berish, CAE
Regional Director, Division of Regional Services
American College of Healthcare Executives
1 N. Franklin St., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606-3529

If you have any questions about the awards, contact Gerard J. Berish at (312) 424-9323 or GBerish@ache.org.