Awards & Recognition
Celebrating outstanding healthcare leaders who make a difference in New Jersey and beyond.
Regent’s Awards 2026
Recognizing exceptional leadership and service across our healthcare management community.
Award Categories and Criteria
- 1 Student Associate AwardACHE Student Associates in accredited NJ health administration / health sciences programs
- 2 Early Careerist Healthcare Manager Award3–5 yrs experience • Entry-level leader (Analyst, Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager)
- 3 Mid-Careerist Healthcare Leader Award10+ yrs experience • Manager / Director • FACHE or on the FACHE track
- 4 Senior Careerist Healthcare Executive Award20+ yrs leadership • AVP, VP, SVP or executive suite
- 5 Healthcare Innovator & Collaborator AwardVendors, consultants & strategic partners in senior roles • FACHE or pursuing
How to Nominate
Nomination Letter
How the nominee meets or exceeds the criteria
Nominee Details
Name, credentials, title, organization, email, phone + CV or LinkedIn
Opens your email with a nomination template. Attach the nominee’s CV and your letter.
Multiple nominations are welcome in any category. Preference is given to candidates with sustained ACHE / ACHE-NJ engagement.
Questions? Anamika R. Desai, ACHE Regent – New Jersey, Northern · Anamika.Desai@HMHN.org
Recognizing excellence isn't just about honoring the past — it's about inspiring the future. Every award we bestow celebrates leadership that transforms healthcare delivery and elevates our entire profession.
ACHE Regent's Awards
The highest honors bestowed at the chapter level, recognizing members who exemplify healthcare leadership excellence.
Student Associate Award
- Current ACHE Student Associate member committed to transitioning to full membership upon graduation
- Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in health administration or health sciences within NJ
Early Careerist Healthcare Manager Award
- 3–5 years of healthcare experience with meaningful contributions to their organization
- Serves in an entry-level leadership capacity (e.g., Analyst, Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager)
Mid-Careerist Healthcare Leader Award
- Minimum of 10 years of healthcare experience with significant organizational contributions
- Holds a mid-level management leadership role (e.g., Manager, Director)
- FACHE designation holder or actively on the FACHE advancement track
Senior Careerist Healthcare Executive Award
- Minimum of 20 years of healthcare leadership experience with distinguished organizational achievements
- Serves in an executive leadership role (e.g., AVP, VP, SVP, or executive suite)
Healthcare Innovator & Collaborator Award
- Substantial tenure contributing to the broader healthcare ecosystem (e.g., Vendor, Consultant, Strategic Partner)
- Holds a senior leadership position within their organization
- FACHE designation holder or actively pursuing advancement
Every category also requires demonstrated service to the profession and service to the community. Nominations are open through October 22, 2026.
Awards & Scholarships
Programs that honor exceptional service and invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained contributions to healthcare leadership in New Jersey. This award recognizes a career of service, innovation, and dedication to advancing the healthcare profession.
Awarded to graduate students pursuing healthcare administration degrees in New Jersey who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving healthcare delivery. Applications open annually in the spring.
ACHE-NJ's community service program partners with Wishes Come True to grant wishes for children in New Jersey facing life-threatening illnesses. Members can participate through the annual golf outing and fundraising events.
National Recognition
ACHE Chapter Merit Award
ACHE-NJ was recognized with the 2024 ACHE Chapter Merit Award, honoring the chapter's excellence in programming, membership engagement, and community impact. This award reflects the collective effort of our members, board, and volunteers — and our shared commitment to advancing healthcare leadership across New Jersey.