Awards Judging Panel — AHLA Awards Program

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Starts: 06-26-2026
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Description:

Help recognize the best in health law. AHLA's Awards Program honors individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement, service to the health law community, and commitment to our shared mission — and we need member volunteers to help make those selections.
As a panelist, you'll review and score nominations, participate in a virtual discussion with fellow panel members when needed, and recommend a recipient for final approval. It's a meaningful, time-limited commitment that puts you at the center of one of AHLA's most valued traditions. Panels are intentionally composed to reflect the full range of our membership — varied practice settings, areas of focus, and lived experience. Note: Panelists must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and may not serve on a panel for an award where they have submitted a nomination.
Current Opportunities — Review Windows by Award:

  • Patricia T. Meador Leadership Award (reviewed in August/September) Honors an AHLA member volunteer who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to education and mentoring within the Fraud and Abuse Practice Group and championed innovative approaches to fraud and compliance education.

  • Michael F. Anthony Health Law Scholarship (reviewed in September) Supports student access to AHLA's Fundamentals of Health Law conference through registration, travel, and lodging assistance for deserving recipients.

  • NEW AWARD: Health IT Innovation Leadership Award (reviewed in January/February) Recognizes pioneering leadership in advancing health information technology, driving innovation that improves health care delivery and outcomes.

  • Excellence in Adjunct Teaching Award (reviewed in November/December) Recognizes an adjunct professor from a JD, LLM, or health law/health policy program who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students.

  • IDEA Champion Award (reviewed in February/March) Recognizes leader who has advanced excellence through inclusive practices, honoring meaning advocacy in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within AHLA and the broader health law profession.

  • Student Writing Competition (reviewed in April/March) Recognizes a student for an outstanding paper on a health law, health policy, or health compliance topic.

Volunteers Needed:

30 (30 open slots)

Experience Required:

Competent/Proficient (4-10 years)

Contact:

Kerry Hoggard