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Big News from IdHIMA: Conference Date, Elections, Awards & Scholarships

Dear IdHIMA Members,

We are excited to share that the 2026 IdHIMA Annual Conference is just around the corner—please save the date for April 23, 2025!

This year’s conference will be held virtually, offering attendees added flexibility and convenience. Participants will have the opportunity to earn more than 10 CEUs, with member pricing beginning at $100. The conference will include:

  • Live sessions held via Zoom on April 23, 2025

  • Additional CEU sessions available on-demand through KnowledgeConnex

  • More details, including the agenda and registration information, will be shared soon.

Call for Board Nominations – 2026 Election Cycle

IdHIMA is seeking nominations for several Board positions for the upcoming term. Serving on the Board is an excellent way to contribute to our profession and support statewide HIM initiatives.

Open Positions:

  • President‑Elect (Three‑Year Term)

  • Secretary (Two‑Year Term)

  • Treasurer (Two‑Year Term)

  • Program Director (Two‑Year Term)

  • 1st Year Director‑at‑Large (Two‑Year Term)

  • Nominating Committee Members (2 positions) (One‑Year Term)

Make A Nomination

Voting is scheduled to take place in mid to late March. Please complete the nomination form as soon as possible so your name can be included on the election ballot. At this time, we are seeking volunteers to fill all listed positions.

Distinguished Member Award – Nominations Now Open

We invite you to take a moment to nominate a colleague for the IdHIMA Distinguished Member Award. This recognition honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and contributions to the Health Information profession.

Nomination Criteria:

Nominees must meet at least ONE of the following:

  • 15 years of service as an active Health Information professional, OR

  • 10+ years of service to AHIMA and/or a Component Association (CA), with at least 5 years of involvement in IdHIMA as an Officer, Director, Committee Chair, Committee Member, or Delegate, OR

  • Significant contributions to the Health Information profession in areas such as Publication, Research, Education, Systems Design, Public Relations, and more

Please Note: Nominees do NOT need to hold a manager or director position. They may work in coding, privacy, release of information, informatics, or any HIM‑related role, as long as they meet the criteria above.

As you contemplate submitting a nomination, we invite you to explore the history of excellence behind this distinguished award by reviewing its past recipients..

Distinguished Member Application Form

Distinguished Member nominations are due by April 1.

2026–2027 Scholarship Applications – Due April 1

IdHIMA is committed to promoting the HIM profession and supporting its members in their professional growth. In alignment with this mission, we offer three (3) scholarships each year to help cover the member‑rate fee for any AHIMA credentialing exam.

Scholarships may be awarded to students and active IdHIMA members who plan to sit for their AHIMA exam before the expiration date listed on their scholarship award certificate.

At this time, no scholarship applications have been received. We strongly encourage eligible individuals to apply.

Scholarship Application Form

Thank you for your ongoing support of IdHIMA and for everything you do to advance the Health Information profession. We look forward to your participation in our awards process, scholarship program, Board elections, and our upcoming virtual annual conference.

Sincerely,
The 2025-2026 IdHIMA Board of Directors

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