The NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.

This year’s award recipients have been announced via news release. The 2023 Immunization Excellence Awards Ceremony was held on May 10, 2023, during the NAIIS Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. For complete descriptions of the award winners’ activities, view the 2023 Awards Lunch and Presentation Booklet.

Award Introductions

Moderator: Mitch Rothholz (Three-C Consulting Group) | Presentation

 

National Winners

“Immunization Neighborhood” Champion Award

Recipient: AltaMed Health Services – Community Organizing and Research Engagement (CORE) Team

Recipient: Virginia Cooperative Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement

Laura Scott 2022–23 Outstanding Influenza Season Activities Award

Recipient: AMGA Foundation’s Rise to Immunize™ Campaign

Recipient: New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

 

Honorable Mention Winners

“Immunization Neighborhood” Champion Award

Recipient: Casa Immigrante & Julissa Soto

Recipient: Houston Health Department Immunization Bureau

Laura Scott 2022–23 Outstanding Influenza Season Activities Award

Recipient: National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)

 

Award of Recognition

Recipient: David Kim, MD, MA