Leadership awards

Three major awards are presented at the Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting in recognition of significant achievement in hospital or health system administration and governance. Hospitals and health systems are encouraged to submit nominations for the outstanding leaders of their hospitals to the Iowa Hospital Association through Friday, June 14, 2024.

The award recipients are hospital CEOs and trustees whose passion has made a significant positive impact on their hospitals and communities. Now is the time to recognize these leaders by nominating them for the 2023 Iowa Hospital Association annual awards.

The three awards are:

  • Excellence in Governance Award – Recognizes an outstanding trustee or board member who has made a significant contribution to the hospital or health system through leadership and a commitment to excellence.
  • Excellence in Leadership Award – Presented to an Iowa hospital or health system CEO who has demonstrated notable achievement in administration of the organization and who has contributed to the broader areas of health care or health policy.
  • Young Executive Achievement Award – Presented to a hospital CEO under 40 who has significantly affected the hospital or health system.

2023 IHA Leadership Award Recipients

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