Chapter Awards
In 1991 the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Chapter of HFMA established The Penman of the Year Award to be given out in the 1991-1992 fiscal year and every year there after. The Penman of the Year Award will be given to a Chapter Member who authors the best original technical article for publication in the Chapter newsletter. Award levels will be $250 for First Place, $150 for Second Place and $100 for Third Place. The article must meet the same guidelines established by National HFMA for publication in a newsletter. All members are encouraged to submit articles for publication.
Lisa Simon | 2018 |
Ryan Lindsay | 2016 |
Belinda Bennett & Steve Meadows | 2010 |
Steve Meadows & Belinda Bennett | 2009 |
Not Awarded | 2008 |
Brad Corder | 2007 |
Danielle Heston Raddish | 2006 |
Belinda Bennett | 2005 |
Brad Corder | 2004 |
Tom Cunningham | 2003 |
Joseph A. Barnes | 2002 |
Susi Smith | 2001 |
Joseph A. Barnes | 2000 |
Keith Morgan | 1999 |
Mary Ann Brown | 1998 |
Jane Harless | 1997 |
Mary Ann Brown | 1996 |
Joseph A. Barnes | 1995 |
Jeffery B. Hunt | 1994 |
Joseph A. Barnes | 1992 |
In 1991 the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Chapter of HFMA established The Speaker of the Year Award to be given out in the 1991-1992 fiscal year and every year there after. The Speaker of the Year Award will be given to a Chapter Member who makes the best presentation at a Chapter Education Session. The Awards Committee will review session evaluation forms to determine the best presentation. The presentation must be on a technical subject and cannot be part of a round table presentation. All members are encouraged to make presentations at Chapter education sessions.
Jill Griffith-Goodwin | 2022 |
Jill Griffith | 2020 |
Jill Griffith | 2019 |
Ryan Lindsey | 2018 |
Jill Griffith | 2017 |
Marcia Leighton | 2016 |
Leah Klinke | 2015 |
Jill Epstein | 2014 |
Walter Jones | 2013 |
Jill Griffith | 2012 |
Jill Griffith | 2011 |
Norman Mosrie | 2010 |
Kathy Devault | 2009 |
Mike Robbins | 2008 |
John Moore | 2007 |
Joel McKiernan | 2006 |
Not Awarded | 2005 |
Gary Gould | 2004 |
Mike Robbins | 2003 |
Doug Coffman | 2002 |
Linda Dugan, Alex McFadden | 2001 |
Lisa Simon | 2000 |
Ted Cuppett | 1999 |
Alex McFadden | 1998 |
E. Mark Doak | 1997 |
Robert D. Fahey | 1993 |
Stephen Z. Bell | 1992 |
Sister M. Madeleine Lopez has been an instrumental member of the West Virginia Chapter of HFMA since 1954. Ms. Lopez has served the Chapter in various capacities including the position of President twice in 1959-1960 and 1966-1967. She is also the recipient of the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold and was awarded the Founders Medal of Honor in 1987.
To honor Sister M. Madeleine Lopez for her many years of faithful and dedicated service to the West Virginia Chapter of HFMA the Sister M. Madeleine Lopez award was developed in 1999. The award is presented to a new chapter member for their outstanding support and participation in the activities, goals and achievements of the Chapter. Only West Virginia Chapter members who have joined the chapter in the previous 18 months are eligible.
Andrea Stevens | 2019 |
Dalila Miller | 2018 |
Karen Robinson | 2017 |
Sabrina Davis | 2016 |
Cindy Linger Long | 2015 |
Jamie Demuth | 2014 |
Jan Antulov | 2013 |
Whitney Patterson | 2012 |
Not Awarded | 2011 |
Marcia Metz | 2010 |
Tracy Gooden | 2009 |
Sonja Raddish | 2008 |
Not Awarded | 2007 |
Brenda Glaspell | 2006 |
Mona Lisa Upple | 2005 |
Tammy Midkiff | 2004 |
Danielle Heston-Raddish | 2003 |
Margi B. High | 2002 |
Belinda Bennett | 2001 |
Lucille P. Craft was instrumental in the founding of the West Virginia Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, then known as the American Association of Hospital Accountants. As one of the seventeen charter members, Mrs. Craft served as Chapter President in 1954, the year the charter was granted, and again in 1964. After her retirement, Mrs. Craft continued for many years as permanent secretary to the West Virginia Chapter.
In addition to being the recipient of the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver and Muncie Gold founders merit awards, Mrs. Craft was awarded the Founders Merit of Honor for outstanding service to the Chapter, the community, and the healthcare industry.
To honor Mrs. Craft for her many years of faithful and dedicated service to the West Virginia Chapter, the Lucille P. Craft Award was developed in 1983. The Board of Directors presents the award to a Chapter member, other than an officer, in recognition of the member’s outstanding support and participation in the activities, goals and achievements of the Chapter.
Candy Thompson | 2022 |
Brittany Kelley | 2020 |
Jason Gizzi | 2019 |
Janena Davis | 2018 |
Patti Weese | 2017 |
Jill Griffith | 2016 |
Melanie Dempsey | 2015 |
Marcia Metz | 2014 |
Tommy Spurlock | 2013 |
Joan Namey | 2012 |
Joan Namey | 2011 |
Steve Meadows | 2010 |
Susan Cunningham | 2009 |
Marcie Blankenship | 2008 |
Barbara Knight | 2007 |
Linda Dugan | 2006 |
Danille Heston Raddish | 2005 |
Julie Shaw | 2004 |
Jan Strope | 2003 |
Susan Schiffbauer | 2002 |
Cristi Fogus Wetherholt | 2001 |
Tom Cunningham | 2000 |
Robert Miller | 1999 |
Susi Smith | 1998 |
Louise Ward | 1997 |
Linda R. Dugan | 1996 |
Mary G. Brown | 1995 |
Suzanne Berry | 1994 |
Cheryl Vetter | 1993 |
Jeffery B. Hunt | 1992 |
Dawn L. Schoolcraft | 1992 |
Albert F. Barnette | 1991 |
Carol Ann Archer | 1990 |
Carol A Haugen | 1989 |
Roger Fisher | 1987 |
James E. Spencer | 1983 |
Walter R. Mitchell, Jr. has been an instrumental member of the West Virginia Chapter of HFMA since 1963. Mr. Mitchell has served the Chapter in various capacities including the position of President twice in 1967-68 and 1978-79. Mr. Mitchell is currently retired and is a Chapter Life member.
In addition to being the recipient of the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver and the Muncie Gold Founder Merit Awards, Mr. Mitchell was awarded the Founders Merit of Honor for outstanding service to the Chapter, the community, and the healthcare industry in 1987.
To honor Mr. Mitchell for his many years of faithful and dedicated service to the West Virginia Chapter, the Walter R. Mitchell Jr. Award was developed in 1991. The Board of Directors will present the award to a Chapter member for the first time in 1991 that demonstrates the best “well rounded” member including their contribution to the Chapter, other professional organizations, their employer and community service.
Brittany Kelley | 2022 |
Susan McDonald | 2020 |
Autumn Heaster | 2019 |
Patti Weese | 2018 |
Tony Rumberg | 2017 |
Lisa Simon | 2016 |
Okey Silman | 2015 |
Leah Klinke | 2014 |
Jill Epstein | 2013 |
Lisa Simmons | 2012 |
Lisa Simmons | 2011 |
Danielle Heston-Raddish | 2010 |
Belinda Bennett | 2009 |
Brad Corder | 2008 |
Sandy Michaels | 2007 |
Mike Robbins | 2006 |
Susan Schiffbauer | 2005 |
Jan Strope | 2004 |
Susan Cunningham | 2003 |
Jeff Hunt | 2002 |
Linda Dugan | 2001 |
Jim Holden | 2000 |
Alex McFadden | 1999 |
Jack Suttle | 1998 |
Monte Ward | 1997 |
E. Mark Doak | 1996 |
Daniel P. Hogan | 1995 |
M. Christina Koch | 1993 |
Louise A Ward | 1992 |
Robert D. Miller | 1991 |
2012/2013
Award of Excellence for Certification: Bronze
Award of Excellence for Education: John M. Stagl Silver Award
Award of Excellence for Membership Growth and Retention: Bronze
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Award Multi-Chapter – Collaboration
2011/2012
C. Henry Hottum Award for Educational Performance Improvement
Award of Excellence for Membership Growth and Retention: Silver
Award of Excellence for Education: Charles F. Mehler Gold Award
2010/2011
C. Henry Hottum Award for Educational Performance Improvement
Award of Excellece for Education: Charles F. Mehler Gold Award
Award of Excellence for Membership Growth and Retention: Gold
2009/2010 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Award: Multi-Chapter Education (2)
Award of Excellence for Education: John M. Stagl Silver Award
2008/2009 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
John M. Stagl Silver Awards of Excellence for Education
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Award
2007/2008 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence for Membership Growth and Retention Silver
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Award
C. Henry Hottum Awards for Educational Performance Improvement
John M. Stagl Silver Awards of Excellence for Education
2005/2006 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
C. Henry Hottum Awards for Educational Performance Improvement Silver
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Award
Founder’s Medal of Honor – Linda Dugan
2004/2005 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence for Education- Bronze
Awards of Excellence for Membership Growth and Retention – Silver
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards
2003/2004 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence for Membership Growth and Retention – Silver
Awards of Excellence for Education- Bronze
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards
2002/2003 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence for Education – Sister Mary Gerald Bronze
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards
2001/2002 – Chapter Awards and Recognition
C. Henry Hottum Awards for Educational Performance Improvement Silver
Awards of Excellence for Education- Gold
Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards
2000/2001- Chapter Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence for Certification – Silver
Awards of Excellence for Education – Charles F. Mehler Gold Award
Alex J. McFadden lost his short but courageous battle with cancer on March 29, 2012. Alex served many roles in the WV Chapter and HFMA National. He served as WV Chapter President 2005-2006 and then went on to serve as the Regional Executive in Region IV. Alex also served on the Chapter Advancement Team for National HFMA. In the weeks before his passing, he was appointed to a National Board position on the National Advisory Council.
Alex was the recipient of different WV Chapter awards including the Walter R. Mitchell, Jr Award in 1999 and Speaker of the Year in 1998 and then again in 2001. He was also active on many different committees within the chapter.
Alex never knew a stranger and all who had the opportunity to meet him have fond memories of him and especially his laughter will never be forgotten.
To memorialize Alex for his years of faithful and dedicated service to the WV Chapter, the Board of Directors will present the award to a Chapter member (doesn’t have to be an officer) for their outstanding support and participation in the activities, goals and achievements of the chapter, other professional organizations, their employer and community service and exemplifies “Believe to Achieve.”
Leah Klinke | 2022 |
Jill Griffith | 2020 |
Marcia Leighton | 2019 |
Ryan Lindsey | 2018 |
Joan Namey | 2017 |
Okey Silman | 2016 |
Belinda Bennett | 2015 |
Ken Stoll | 2014 |
Julie Noel | 2013 |
Jan Strope | 2012 |
National Awards
The award was named for Frederick C. Morgan, who joined the Association in 1948. His outstanding efforts included a six-year tenure as a volunteer secretary-treasurer. The Morgan Award is the most prestigious individual award given by HFMA and is designed to encourage the spirit of service to the principles of the Association as fostered by Morgan himself. Morgan retired from healthcare in 1965 and died in Rochester, N.Y., in 1985. HFMA members and chapters may submit nominations, which are reviewed by a committee..
2011 – Robert D. Miller, FHFMA
Chicago – May 5, 2011 – The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) will award Robert D. Miller, FHFMA, the 2011 Frederick C. Morgan Achievement Award-the Association’s highest individual honor. He will be the 53rd recipient of this prestigious award that honors career-long contributions to healthcare financial management and HFMA.
Miller has, been a member of HFMA since 1984. He spent his first years of membership in the West Virginia Chapter, where he became involved and assumed the duties of chapter president by 1993. He served as a regional executive, worked on several task forces, offices and committees, and served on the HFMA National Board from 1995 to 1997. Miller won the HFMA Founders Medal of Honor Award in 1998 and is a recipient of other West Virginia Chapter and national HFMA awards.
With his move to Coshocton in 2002, Miller joined the Central Ohio Chapter and has been a key adviser in chapter reorganization, board member, membership chair, rural council chair and twice was a delegate in the US/UK HFMA Exchange. Miller was this year’s winner of the Central Ohio Chapter George M. Gevas President’s award.
“Bob Miller’s enthusiasm for, and dedication to, HFMA is legendary,” says Jen Fannin, Executive Director of American Red Cross of Ohio Hills. “It has been clearly demonstrated through the positions of leadership he has held in various state HFMA chapters, and HFMA National. The recognition of his exceptional leadership skills is evident when one reviews the numerous awards which have been bestowed on Bob throughout his career; however, the positions and awards mentioned above are only a small part of what truly makes Bob Miller worthy of the Fredrick C. Morgan Award.”
1961
M. Madeleine Lopez
Lee Sayre
1962
Lucille P. Craft
Robert Eakin
Edwin Johnson
Lloyd Whitley
1963
Lowell A. Bond
Willard H. Erwin, Jr.
Sam Pusateri
1964
Charles L. Capito
1966
H. Kenneth Reed
William E. Shirey
Roy Capehart
Virginia Shreeves
1968
Jack W. Jones
Norman A. Clarke
Roy Reeder
1969
Walter R. Mitchell Jr.
Orville Moen
1970
Leon B. Carper
Hattie Ingram
1971
Sister Mary Avellina
Edward M. Foy
Herman J. Schwirian
Alva J. Williamson
1972
Charlotte A. Hinkle
1973
Samuel L. Tiano
James L. Backus
Herbert D. Johnson
Edward H. King
Richard V. Livengood
David C. Roesch
1974
Henry Tinsley
Gary R. Lamm
1976
Ben C. Keith
1977
Jack M. Bryan
1978
Gertrude Marks
1980
Raymond V. Shingler CPA
J. D. Bradley
Edward Pickens
1981
William J. Reasor
Susan G. Crawford FHFMA
1982
Gary R. Gould FHFMA
Michael L. Chapman
A. Lynn Corder
Robert Halonen
Lynwood White
1983
Nicholas S. Grubbs
Sister M. Marguerite
Janet Damewood
Nelson Montgomery
1984
Gayle D. Wright, FHFMA, CPA
James H. Clark, CPA
James E. Spencer, CPA
William J. Day
1985
John J. Yeager CPA
1986
William A. Shelton II CPA
Roy A. Smith CPA
Ronald D. Anspaugh CMPA
1987
Paul D. Edwards
Daniel P. Hogan FHFMA, CPA
Larry D. Rayburn
1988
Louise A. Ward
E. Mark Doak FHFMA, CPA
Albert F. Barnette
Ronald S. Barnes
1989
David M. Ward CPA
Bernard L. Heavner, CHFP
J. Douglas Yarbrough, CPA
Stephen Pickett FHFMA
1990
Robert D. Miller FHFMA
Mary G. Brown FHFMA, CPA
Richard L. Weaver
Richard A. DeLuca
Larry E. Robertson
Carol A. Haugen, CPA
1991
Michael B. Robbins FHFMA
Jeffery B. Hunt
Stephen Z. Bell CPA
Robert D. Fahey FHFMA, CPA
M. Christina Koch CPA
Fritz C. Moore, II
Jerald B. Dunlap
William R. Isemann FHFMA
Samuel G. Nazzaro
1992
Robert E. Delawder FHFMA, CPA
Charles Greg Gibbs CPA
Laird E. Boddorf
1993
Joe A. Barnes CPA
Thomas E. Schauer FHFMA, CPA
Cheryl J. Vetter
Donald R. Hager
Dawn L. Schoolcraft, CPA
1994
Hershel Chafin FHFMA
Ralph T. Bowles
Gary W. Broadwater CPA
L. Suzanne Berry CHFP
Wallace F. Suttle CPA
Susannah V. Higgins
Gaynol G. Jarvis
Robert A. Godwin
1995
Lynn W. Whitteker FHFMA, CPA
Gregory E. Souther
Thomas M. Cunningham
Nancy J. Nice
Carol Ann Archer
1996
James N. Holden FHFMA, CPA
Donald B. Urbancsik
Jay D. Richmond
Susan S. Cunningham
Cynthia R. Nixon
George C. McCullough, CPA
Andrew Mazon
Renato J. Suntay
1997
Pearlena Williams-Robinson
Tommy H. Mullins
Kimberly D. Covert FHFMA, CPA
Linda R. Dugan
William E. Gavin CPA
Michael D. McCartney FHFMA
Ron M. Bennett FHFMA
Wm Robert Hunt
Gena Rorrer, CPA
Lynn L. McCormick
1998
Rebecca J. Lemley
Donna J. Urschel
Donna L. St. Clair
Jane G. Harless
Phillip H. Belcher FHFMA
Richard A. Eskins FHFMA, CPA
William T. Cuppett CPA
Sarina R. Smith
1999
Susan E. Smith
Keith A. Morgan FHFMA
David C. Salsberry
Kenneth M. Taylor FHFMA, CPA
Julia M. Connell
2000
Steven A. Barthelmess
Paul A. Blough
Mark P. Joseph CPA
Roy L. Wolfe Jr.
Alex McFadden
David A. Boyer
Norman C. Mosrie CHFP, CPA
Susan S. Hereford CPA
2001
Dianna L. Cesa
Douglas M. Coffman CPA
Charles O. Covert CPA
Thomas M. Harris
Nancy L. Repine
Michael J. Sengewalt CPA,CHE
2002
John Byrne
Rebecca Hammer
David McCartney
2003
John A. May
Susan D. Schiffbauer
Julie Anne Shaw
2004
Brad Corder
Jan Strope
George Wiley
2005
Belinda Bennett
Todd Campbell
Lisa Ann Simmons
2008
Barbara Skeen
Sandy Michaels
1968
M. Madeleine Lopez
Lowell A. Bond
Charles L. Capito
Lucille P. Craft
Robert Eakin
Willard H. Erwin, Jr.
Edwin Johnson
H. Kenneth Reed
1970
Sam Pusateri
1972
Jack W. Jones
1975
Walter R. Mitchell Jr.
1976
Orville Moen
1977
Gary R. Lamm
1980
Ben C. Keith
1981
William E. Shirey
1982
Samuel L. Tiano
Jack Bryan
Susan G. Crawford FHFMA
1983
Raymond V. Shingler CPA
1986
Gary R. Gould FHFMA
James E. Spencer, CPA
James L. Backus
Janet Damewood
Robert J. Halonen
Charlotte A. Hinkle
1987
A. Lynn Corder
1988
Gayle D. Wright, FHFMA, CPA
1989
John J. Yeager
William A. Shelton II CPA
Ronald D. Anspaugh CMPA
Edward M. Foy
1990
E. Mark Doak FHFMA, CPA
Lynwood White
1991
Louise A. Ward
Nicholas S. Grubbs CPA
Daniel P. Hogan FHFMA, CPA
Paul D. Edwards
1992
Mary G. Brown FHFMA, CPA
Albert F. Barnette
1993
Robert D. Miller FHFMA
David M. Ward CPA
1994
M. Christina Koch CPA
Robert D. Fahey FHFMA, CPA
Jeffery B. Hunt
1995
Charles Greg Gibbs CPA
J. Douglas Yarbrough, CPA
1996
Larry E. Robertson
James H. Clark, CPA
Cheryl J. Vetter
Carol A. Haugen, CPA
1997
Michael B. Robbins FHFMA
Wallace F. Suttle CPA
Gary W. Broadwater CPA
Hershel Chafin FHFMA
1998
Robert E. Delawder FHFMA, CPA
Susannah V. Higgins
Gregory E. Souther
1999
James N. Holden FHFMA, CPA
2000
Kimberly D. Covert FHFMA, CPA
Linda R. Dugan
Susan S. Cunningham
Joe A. Barnes CPA
2001
Thomas M. Cunningham
Richard A. Eskins FHFMA, CPA
Jane G. Harless
Roy A. Smith CPA
Donald B. Urbancsik
2002
Alex McFadden
Keith A. Morgan FHFMA
Thomas E. Schauer FHFMA, CPA
Susan E. Smith
Donna J. Urschel
Lynn W. Whitteker FHFMA, CPA
2003
Michael D. McCartney FHFMA
Donna L. St. Clair
2004
Norman C. Mosrie
2005
John Byrne
2006
Diana Cesa
2008
Dave McCartney
Ron (Stu) Barnes
Julie Shaw
2009
Belinda G. Bennett
Danielle Heston-Raddish
Lisa Ann Simmons
2010
Sandy Michaels
1969
M. Madeleine Lopez
1970
Willard H. Erwin, Jr.
Lucille P. Craft
1974
Lowell A. Bond
1977
H. Kenneth Reed
1979
Walter R. Mitchell Jr.
1981
William Shirey
1988
Ben C. Keith
1989
James E. Spencer, CPA
1991
Gary R. Gould FHFMA
1992
Ronald D. Anspaugh CMPA
Lynwood White
1993
Louise A. Ward
E. Mark Doak FHFMA, CPA
Gayle D. Wright, FHFMA, CPA
1994
Daniel P. Hogan FHFMA, CPA
1995
Mary G. Brown FHFMA, CPA
Albert F. Barnette
Robert D. Miller FHFMA
1996
Robert D. Fahey FHFMA, CPA
Jeffery B. Hunt
Raymond V. Shingler CPA
1997
Nicholas S. Grubbs CPA
M. Christina Koch CPA
1998
John J. Yeager CPA
Paul D. Edwards
Cheryl J. Vetter
1999
Charles Greg Gibbs CPA
Michael B. Robbins FHFMA
2000
Wallace F. Suttle CPA
Hershel Chafin FHFMA
2001
James N. Holden FHFMA, CPA
William A. Shelton II CPA
2002
Kimberly D. Covert FHFMA, CPA
David M. Ward CPA
2003
Linda R. Dugan
2004
Gary Braodwater
Greg Souther
2005
Alex McFadden
2006
Richard A. Eskins
2007
John Byrne
Keith Morgan
2008
Jan Strope
2010
Norm Mosery
1987
Lucille P. Craft
Willard H. Erwin, Jr.
M. Madeleine Lopez
Walter R. Mitchell Jr.
1993
James E. Spencer, CPA
1995
Ronald D. Anspaugh CMPA
1996
E. Mark Doak FHFMA, CPA
Louise A. Ward
Gayle D. Wright, FHFMA, CPA
1997
Daniel P. Hogan FHFMA, CPA
1998
Robert D. Miller FHFMA
Mary G. Brown FHFMA, CPA
Albert F. Barnette
1999
Raymond V. Shingler CPA
Jeffery B. Hunt
Robert D. Fahey FHFMA, CPA
M. Christina Koch CPA
2001
John J. Yeager, CPA
2002
Charles Greg Gibbs CPA
2003
Michael B. Robbins
2006
Linda Dugan
2007
Susan Cunningham
2008
Alex McFadden
The Helen M Yeager Award recognizes outstanding chapter performance in the categories of collaboration, education, improvement, innovation, member communication, member service and membership recruitment and retention.
2009-2010
Yerger: Joint Meeting with the Ohio Chapter: Lisa Simmons
2008-2009
Yerger: 2008 Mid-Atlantic Meeting: Julie Shaw Noel
2007-2008
Yerger: Education Medicare Advantage Webinars: Mike Robbins
2009
Award of Excellence for Education – John M Stagl Silver Award:
2010
Award of Excellence for Education – John M Stagl Silver Award: Lisa Simmons and Becky Hammer
2011
Award of Excellence for Education – Charles F Mehler Gold Award: Lisa Simmons and Jill Newberry
C. Henry Hottum Award For Educational Performance Improvement: Lisa Simmons and Jill Newberry
2012
Award of Excellence for Education – Charles F Mehler Gold Award:
C. henry Hottum Award for Educational Performance Improvement:
2013
Award of Excellence for Educaiton – John M Stagl Silver Award:
National Awards: The Founders Merit Series
Background
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) recognizes that its strength lies in volunteers, who contribute their time, ideas, and energy to serve the healthcare industry, their profession, and one another. Active participation in HFMA at the national, regional and/or chapter levels provides members with numerous opportunities for professional development, information, networking, and advocacy. Established in 1960, the Founders Merit Award Series acknowledges the contributions made by HFMA members. These awards are part of a merit-rating plan in which specific activities are assigned a range of point values.
The Founders Merit Award Series was revised in April 2004, returning to its core purpose of “Recognizing the Volunteer in You”. Point categories were adjusted to reflect volunteer activity only – eliminating the accumulation of points for membership and educational attendance. Corresponding point allocations and award levels were simultaneously adjusted.
HFMA encourages continuous active participation at the local and national levels. Therefore, the point system and award levels have been established to promote continuous active participation in HFMA.
The Awards
The William G. Follmer Bronze Award is awarded after an individual has earned 25 (formerly 100) member points. This award is named after William G. Follmer, who is credited with the creation of the American Association of Hospital Accountants (AAHA) (now HFMA).
The Robert H. Reeves Silver Award is awarded to an individual who has earned 50 (formerly 200) total member points. Reeves, an organizing member of the AAHA, was elected president of AAHA in 1956 and was instrumental in creating the structure of AAHA.
The Frederick T. Muncie Gold Award is presented to a member who has earned a total of 75 (formerly 300) member points. This award honors Frederick T. Muncie, an organizing member of the AAHA, and the first president of the association (1947-1949). Muncie also assisted in the organization of the first AAHA chapter (First Illinois).
The Founders Medal of Honor was added in 1986 and is conferred by nomination of the Chapter Board of Directors. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has been actively involved in HFMA for at least three years after earning the Muncie Gold Award, has provided significant service at the chapter, regional and/or national level in at least two of those years, and remains a member in good standing. A chapter may nominate members for this award at any time during the year.