ACDIS update: Nominate a colleague for an ACDIS Achievement Award by January 30

One of our favorite parts of the ACDIS national conference each year is marking the achievements of CDI professionals. With four days left to nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award, consider the following questions in regards to all the amazing individuals you work with:

• Do I know someone who has made a profound impact on me personally and professionally?
• Have I been blown away by the achievements of someone new to CDI?
• Do I know someone whose efforts and accomplishments deserve national recognition?
• Is my organization going above and beyond in creating a diverse workplace?
• Do I know a physician who is working tirelessly to bridge the gap between providers and CDI professionals?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider nominating that person for one of our six ACDIS Achievement Awards. Winners will be given recognition during the ACDIS annual conference with the following awards:

• CDI Professional of the Year: This award recognizes an individual who stands out as a consummate representative of the best attributes of a CDI professional. The nominee must have at least five years as a CDI professional at the time of their nomination.
• Recognition of CDI Professional Achievement: This award recognizes an individual who has made significant achievements as a CDI professional in their facility or within their broader organization. The nominee must have at least three years as a CDI professional at the time of their nomination.
• Excellence in Provider Engagement: This award recognizes an individual who has made a substantive difference within their organization and the broader community through enhancing medical staff understanding, collaboration, and engagement. The nominee must have two or more years of experience in this role at the time of their nomination.
• Rookie of the Year: This award recognizes an individual who has served in the CDI profession less than two years from the time of his or her nomination but has made a significant contribution in that time frame.
• Diversity in CDI: This award is intended to honor those organizations whose CDI departments are going above and beyond with creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity in CDI looks like folks from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, those from minority groups in leadership positions, different educational backgrounds outside of the traditional clinical realms, inclusion of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and all abilities.
• Melissa Varnavas Spirit of Service: This award is named in honor of our friend and colleague, Melissa Varnavas. It recognizes an individual who has committed themselves to service by volunteering their time and skills to assist their peers and advance the CDI profession.

All nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the ACDIS Events Committee in conjunction with ACDIS administration. To read the full descriptions of all six awards, click here. To nominate a peer for an award, click here. Applications will close January 30, 2023, so submit your nomination now!