HIMSS Europe Opens Nomination Process for the 2012 HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership HIMSS Europe has launched the nomination process for the HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership, which recognises an individual who, in the judgment of the HIMSS Europe Governing Council, has demonstrated significant leadership in promoting the use of information technology in healthcare in Europe.
To be eligible for the HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership, the candidate must:
- Be a resident of Europe
- Be Professionally Active in Europe
Criteria
- The HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership is given in recognition of European level leadership in the field of eHealth.
- The award may be made for leadership in eHealth deployment, innovation, policy development, advocacy or training at a European level towards the transformation of healthcare.
- It may be made to an exceptional contribution, for a sustained engagement, or for a lifetime of exceptional leadership, which has had an impact across Europe.
The Nomination Process
- Nominations can be submitted by a third party, whether a member of HIMSS or not.
- The nominations must be submitted here
- The following materials must be provided via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:
1. List of publications with references
2. List of presentations (featuring title, location and date)
3. CV with notable achievements for each position held - Nominations must include a brief bio of the individual and a concise description of the contribution that causes it to be worthy of special recognition by HIMSS Europe.
- Recipient will be notified after the final approval by the Council and the awards ceremony will be held at eHealth week 2012.
The HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership consists of:
- A symbol of recognition
- Publication of information in an official HIMSS Publication and on the HIMSS Europe website
Award Frequency and Timing The HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership will be presented at the 2012 eHealth week / World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark on Wednesday 09 May, 2012 at 14.45 - 15.00.
HIMSS Europe is accepting submissions until Tuesday 31 January 2012
About HIMSS Europe Leadership Award 2011
HIMSS Europe delivered its annual Leadership award to Dr. Jean Roberts, an English internationally renowned health IT professional who works as an independent Health Informatics Consultant in Phoenix Associates, Staffordshire, and is a member of the British Computer Society's Professional Development Board. The HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership recognises an individual who, in the judgement of the HIMSS Europe Governing Council, has demonstrated significant leadership in promoting the use of information technology in healthcare in Europe.
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