All nominees for the award must be currently employed by or retired from a CHIME Foundation Firm. Nominations can be submitted by another CHIME Foundation representative, a CHIME member, or an employee of the organization where the nominee works. Self-nominations are also welcome through the application process.

Recipients of the Industry Leader Award (ILA) will receive complimentary registration to CHIME Fall Forum, provided they are a representative of a current CHIME Foundation Firm. This registration, which is equivalent to that of a CHIME member, will not be counted toward the Foundation firm’s registration allotment. Should the recipient retire, the registration remains valid, but it becomes void if the recipient changes employment to a non-CHIME Foundation member organization.

1. 20+ years of positive, long-lasting impact/influence/involvement within the healthcare IT industry.
2. 5+ years of membership and involvement within CHIME and/or the CHIME Foundation.
3. Evidence of a career-long performance record of multiple quality achievements as a contributor within the healthcare IT industry.
4. Evidence of substantive, measurable impact and/or benefits as a result of this individual’s contributions.
5. Written acknowledgment from the organization’s CEO and/or representative of the Board of Directors regarding the individual’s accomplishments.
6. At least three letters of support from both CHIME members and fellow CHIME Foundation representatives.