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