Call for Nominations
2010 IHA Health Literacy Awards
Nominations for the 2010 IHA Health Literacy Awards are now being accepted. Awards are given in three categories: Innovative Programs, Published Materials (including websites), and Research. Awards will be presented at the Health Literacy Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 6, 2010, during the IHA Health Literacy Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Irvine, Calif.
A form with award criteria and nomination information appears below. Please download a copy of the nomination form, read over the award criteria and fill out the nomination information. Note submission deadline. Questions? Email mvillaire@iha4health.org or call (800) 434-4633.
Nomination Deadline
Completed entries must be received in IHA's office no later than 5 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, April 2, 2010. Nominated materials (2 sets, please) may be sent along with a completed nomination form to IHA Health Literacy Awards, 501 S. Idaho St., Suite 300, La Habra, CA 90631.
NOTE: You may submit your nomination form electronically to mvillaire@iha4health.org as long as you make sure you are attaching any materials you wish to have the judging committee review. Please, if the materials are lengthy and/or in color, send your materials by mail or delivery service.
Nomination forms may be obtained by calling (800) 434-4633, or they can be downloaded here:
Eligibility/Criteria
Anyone working in the field of health literacy is eligible for an award. You may nominate another person for an award or you may nominate yourself. Entries must meet the following criteria:
- Addresses an aspect of health literacy
- Aimed at solving an identified healthcare problem
- 75% to 100% of work completed in the past 2 years
- Empowers people to better health
- Specific, recognized impact, or the potential to affect, the greater healthcare community
Award Presentations
Presentation of the 2010 IHA Health Literacy Awards will take place at the Institute for Healthcare Advancement's Ninth Annual Health Literacy Conference: "Health Literacy in the Real World: Programs & Solutions That Work," at the Awards Luncheon on May 6, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, California. Winners in each category will receive a $500 check, a handsome plaque, and complimentary tuition, travel, and hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
Additional information on eligibility and submission guidelines appears on the nomination form. For additional information, contact us at (800) 434-4633, or email your questions to mvillaire@iha4health.org.
