AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association

Print page

Professional Resources

FORE Triumph Awards

Nomination Form I Nomination Guidelines I Award Categories I Recipients

The FORE Triumph Awards program is made possible by a very generous grant from MedQuist Inc.(For more information, click on their logo to be taken to their Web site.)

AHIMA has a long and cherished tradition of honoring the excellence, dedication, and service of those professionals whose steadfast efforts have bettered the health information management (HIM) field. This time-honored celebration of outstanding accomplishment continues with the 2008 Triumph Awards.

The FORE Triumph Awards are national awards designed to recognize those special individuals who have made a difference in the HIM profession. This awards program was developed as part of the Foundation of Research and Education's (FORE's) campaign to forecast future trends in HIM, envision HIM roles in the future, and focus on emerging HIM knowledge and skills. The FORE Triumph Awards honor leadership in the HIM field, reward contributions that build our knowledge base, recognize excellence in preparing future HIM professionals, and encourage fresh talent and new leadership.

We need your help to ensure that worthy individuals are recognized. It all starts with a nomination. It’s easy to show your appreciation for the outstanding contributions of a remarkable individual. Simply review details of the award categories and complete the nomination form. You can submit a nomination for the 2008 process by June 2, 2008. Make sure your nominee has a chance at the recognition he or she deserves. If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Render.

The 2008 Awards will be presented at AHIMA's National Convention and Exhibit in Seattle, WA.

Congratulations to the 2007 FORE Triumph Award winners:

Distinguished Member Award

Leslie Ann Fox, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA (IL)

Champion Award

Gloryanne H. Bryant, RHIA, CCS (CA)

e-HIM® Award

Deborah Kohn, MPH, RHIA, FACHE, CPHIMS (CA)

Educator Award

Sara Grostick, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA (AL)

Mentor Award

Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, LHRM, RCC (FL)

Legacy Award

Anne B. Casto, RHIA, CCS

Elizabeth J. Layman, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA

Research Award

Shannon H. Houser, PhD, MPH, RHIA (AL)

Rising Star Award

Amanda S. King, RHIA (TN)

To view photos and bios of all 2007 Triumph Award winners, click here.

AHIMA Staff Liaison

Marilyn K. Render

Previous Triumph Award winners:

Distinguished Member Award

2006 - Susan P. Hanson, MBA, RHIA, FAHIMA

2004 - Gretchen Murphy, MEd, RHIA (WA)

2003 - Margaret M. Stewart, RHIA

2002 - Ellen S. MacDonald, MPH, RHIA, CCS

2001 - Kathleen A. Frawley, JD, MS, RHIA

2000 - Jean Clark, RHIA
1999 - Jennifer I. Cofer, RHIA
1998 - Shirley Eichenwald Maki, MBA, RHIA
1997 - Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, FACHE
1996 - Linda H. Culp, MBA, RHIA
1995 - Elaine O. Patrikas, MA, RHIA
1994 - Rita M. Finnegan, MA, RHIA, CCS

Champion Award

2006 - Melanie S. Brodnik, PhD, RHIA

2005 - Cassandra Bissen, MS, RHIA, FHIMSS (WI)

2004 - Carol Lewis, MPH, RHIA (DC)

2002 - 3M Health Information Systems

2000 - Ruby Nicholoson, RHIT

1999 - Leopold G. Selker, PhD
1998 - Carlton M. Cottrell
1998 - Margaret A. Schmidt, RHIA
1997 - Lanier Healthcare
1996 - Not Awarded
1995 - Sue Meads, RHIA
1994 - Donna Ganzer, MBA

Volunteer Award

2003 - Mary Mike Pavoni, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA

2002 - Leslie Ann Fox, MA, RHIA

2001 - Carmilla "Kelli" Marsh, RHIA

2000 - Viola Griffin, RHIT, CPHQ
1999 - Jeri G. Whitworth, RHIA
1998 - Jean S. Clark, RHIA
1997 - Lou Ann Schraffenberger, MBA, RHIA, CCS

Discovery Award

2002 - Susan R. Rydman, RHIT

2001 - Cheryl A. Gegg, RHIA, CCS-P

2000 - Not Awarded
1999 - Not Awarded
1998 Lorraine M. Fernandes, RHIT

Legacy Award

2004 - Kathleen LaTour, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA (MN) and

Shirley Eichenwald Maki, MBA, RHIA, CPHIMS, FAHIMA (MN)

2003 - Anita C. Hazelwood, MLS, RHIA, FAHIMA and

Carol A. Venable, MPH, RHIA

2002 - Nadinia A. Davis, MBA, CIA, CPA, RHIA and

Melissa M. LaCour, RHIA

2001 - Laurinda B. Harman, PhD, RHIA

2000 - Bonnie S. Cassidy, MPA, RHIA
1999 - Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE
1998 - Patrice L. Spath, RHIT
1997 - Dana C. McWay, JD, RHIA
1996 - Mervat N. Abdelhak, PhD, RHIA
1996 - Sara S. Grostick, MA, RHIA
1996 - Mary Alice Hanken, PhD, MEd, RHIA
1996 - Ellen B. Jacobs, MEd, RHIA
1995 - Leslie A. Fox, MA, RHIA
1995 - Vickie L. Rogers, MS, RHIA

Visionary Award

2003 - William Kelly McLendon, RHIA

2002 - Elaine T. Lips, RHIA

2001 - Cindy M. Boester, MS, RHIA

2000 - Deborah K. Green, MBA, RHIA
1999 - Judith A. Conroy, RHIA
1998 - Vera Rulon, RHIT, CCS
1997 - Monica Pappas, RHIA

Educator Award

2006 - Sheila Carlon, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA

2005 - Nanette B. Sayles, EdD, RHIA, CHP, CCS (GA)

2004 - Karen R. Patena, MBA, RHIA (IL)

2002 - Ellen B. Jacobs, MEd, RHIA

2001 - Joan T. Rines, PhD, RHIA

2000 - Mary Alice Hanken, PhD, RHIA
1999 - Elizabeth D. Bowman, MPA, RHIA

1999 - Donna J. Slovensky, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA
1998 - Cheryl L. Berthelsen, PhD, RHIA
1997 - Shirley J. Higgin, MEd, RHIA

Research Award

2004 - Richard Averill (CT)

2004 - William J. Rudman, PhD (MS)

2001 - Valerie J. Watzlaf, PhD, RHIA

Motivator Award

2002 - Kathryn G. Pittman, RHIA

2000 - Sally Maguire, RHIA
1999 - Mary B. Crossman, RHIA
1999 - Joan C. Hicks, RHIA
1998 - Joyce M. Matheson, RHIT
1997 - Susan Clark, RHIA
1997 - Carol J. Person, RHIA
1996 - Not Awarded
1995 - Charlotte A. Johnston, PhD, RHIA
1995 - Lynne Thomas Gordon, MBA, RHIA, CHE
1995 - Lela B. McFerrin, RHIA
1995 - Brenda G. Bell, RHI T
1994 - Univ. of TN Dept. of HIM
1994 - Memphis HIMA
1994 - R. Rachel Herbert, MBA, RHIA
1994 - Karen A. Wager, MHS, RHIA

Mentor Award

2006 - Dwayne M. Lewis, RHIT, CCS

2005 - Rita K. Bowen, MA-HIMT, RHIA, CHPS (TN)

2005 - Mary W. King, MS, RHIA, (TX)

2004 - Sue A. Watkins, RHIA, CTR (CA)

2003 - Angela Kennedy, MBA, RHIA, CPQ

2002 - Marilyn W. Green, RHIA

2001 - Betty A. Hagedorn, MHA, RHIA

2000 - Carol J. Barr, MA, RHIA, HRMC
2000 - Andrea Romero, RHIT, CCS, CPC
1999 - Rebecca Yates, MEd, RHIA
1998 - Marion K. Gentul, RHIA, CCS
1997 - Susan S. Lloyd, RHIA
1997 - Jeanette C. Linck, MPA, RHIA
1997 - Heidi L. Jones, RHIA
1997 - Mary K. Nespor, RHIA

Achievement Award

2002 - Barbara M. Millas, RHIA

2001 - Gail L. Graham, RHIA

2000 - Minnette Terlep, RHIT
1999 - Lynne T. Gordon, MBA, RHIA, CHE
1998 - Chris R. Elliott, MS, RHIA
1997 - Karen G. Grant, RHIA
1996 - Claire R. Dixon-Lee, PhD, RHIA
1996 - Susan T. Helbig, MA, RHIA
1995 - Margret K. Amatayakul, MBA, RHIA, CCS
1995 - Bonnie S. Cassidy, MPA, RHIA
1994 - Darice M. Grzybowski, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA
1994 - Ann H. Peden, MBA, RHIA, CCS

CPR Breakthrough Award

2002 - Tracy G. Hickey, RHIA

2001 - Not Awarded
2000 - Not Awarded
1999 - Penny M. Bennett, RHIA
1998 - Cindy Zak, MS, RHIA
1997 - Not Awarded

Rising Star Award

2006 - Erica S. Moncrief, RHIA

2005 - Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, LHRM (FL)

2004 - Dawn M. Wahl, RHIT (VA)

2002 - Katherine E. Downing, RHIA

2000 - Laura N. Meier, RHIA
1999 - Karen A. Rosendale, RHIA
1998 - Starla Stavely, RRA
1997 - Gail L. Graham, RRA

New Frontier Award

2001 - Erin J. Blume
2000 - Bunnie J. Cobb, CCS
1999 - Laura Herndon
1998 - Brenda J. Mesmith
1997 - Julie D. Anderson
1997 - Elizabeth M. Lupica

e-HIM Award

2006 - Mary Reeves, RHIA

2005 - Mary Ann Spott, MBA, MPA, MSIS, RHIA (PA)

2004 - Thomas C. Burzynski, MS, RHIA (VA)

2004 - Tricia Langenfelder, RHIA (TN)

Copyright © 2008 by the American Health Information Management Association. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced, reprinted, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the association.

All contents, including images and graphics, on this Web site are copyrighted by AHIMA unless otherwise noted. You must obtain permission to reproduce any information, graphics, or images from this site. Permission must also be obtained to link to any of AHIMA's Web sites. To request permission, fill out the AHIMA Permissions Request or contact permissions@ahima.org.