The Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards

Purpose
The Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards recognize chapters for outstanding performance achieved by excellent efforts in programs, services, and administration. Multi-chapter submissions are allowed and encouraged in all categories.

Eligibility
Chapters must meet all charter requirements to be eligible for an award.

Criteria
All Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards will be reviewed against the following criteria:

Those chapters who receive 75 points or more will receive Helen M. Yerger Special Those chapters who receive 75 points or more will receive Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards. There is no categorical or chapter limit to the number of awards that will be given.

Participation
Participation for the Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards is voluntary.

Categories

Education
Recognizes a singular educational program

Member Communications
Recognizes a chapter’s overall member communications program, including newsletters, news briefs, hotlines, audio/video, and electronic communications

Advocacy
Recognizes regional, local, and National advocacy efforts and results

Membership Recruitment and Retention
Recognizes the plan, process, results, and innovation of the chapter’s membership recruitment and retention process

Collaboration
Recognizes a collaborative effort with another organization outside of HFMA

Innovation
Recognizes an innovative program, service, or project

Member Service
Recognizes excellence and results in a singular program, service, or project

Improvement
Recognizes significant improvement in a program, service, project, or overall chapter efforts