ACNM Immunization Champion 2026
The 2026 ACNM Immunization Champion Award will recognize members who are doing an exemplary job of educating patients and other healthcare professionals in increasing access to maternal immunizations in their practice and communities. Nominees must be practicing ACNM members. Members can nominate themselves or other members. Contact information of the nominee and nominator must be included to be considered. One immunization champion will be selected in recognition of their leadership, innovation, collaboration, and perseverance in promoting and increasing maternal immunization. Each winner will 1) receive an award certificate 2) be featured on various ACNM channels such as social media, ACNM newsletters, and ACOG’s monthly Immunization newsletter, 3) receive support in the planning of a maternal immunization webinar, and 4) celebrated during midwifery week. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The winners will be notified in late June 2026.
Nominee and Nominator Information
Nominee Contact Information
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Nominator Contact Information (if different than above)
Eligibility and Practice Details
Active ACNM membership
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Yes
No
Years practicing
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Less than 5 years
5 – 10 years
11 – 20 years
More than 20 years
Location type of current practice
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Urban area (population ≥ 50,000)
Urban cluster (population ≥2,500–49,999)
Rural (population < 2,500)
Does the nominee’s practice assess immunization status of all patients?
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Yes
No
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Nomination Narrative
Examples of how the nominee is promoting immunizations in pregnancy
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How the nominee collaborates with practice staff to maintain a positive immunization culture
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Statement on how the nominee meets the criteria of leadership, innovation, collaboration, and perseverance in promoting maternal immunization
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