Candidates must demonstrate:

• The ability to professionally challenge a commonly held perspective or position that results in moving an HTM program forward.
• Significant contribution(s) to an important issue(s) facing their organization and/or the industry as a whole that push the general thinking or position currently in place. The nomination should include a specific applicable event or example.
• A dedication to achievement in their personal career, for example, by achieving certifications, fellowships, or workforce promotions. 
  

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Leadership and a professional commitment to the field by writing articles for industry publications, participating in committees, speaking at industry events, or contributing in other ways to the HTM community. 
• Evidence of HTM leadership and excellence in the workplace through, for example, contributions to management improvements, patient care, cost savings, or improvement in the use or impact of technology.