Awards


Distinction, credibility and prestige are just three of the benefits to being an APIC Award recipient. Each year, APIC recognizes dedicated professionals who significantly advance patient safety and the science of infection prevention. Through a variety of awards, APIC offers a unique opportunity to celebrate exceptional teams and individuals. 

The awards program offers:

  • Personal satisfaction. Receiving an APIC award is a great opportunity to be seen as a leader and celebrate your successes.
  • Redefining your professional mission. Applying for an award can be a chance to review and refine your purpose. By articulating your mission, you can refocus and evaluate your path to success while maximizing impact to your local community.
  • Inspiration to others. Being recognized for your innovation and dedication will inspire your peers to develop unique and effective ways to increase patient safety.
  • Tangible recognition of your accomplishment. Many awards winners are featured in AJIC, Prevention Strategist and/or the onsite annual conference publication Show Daily, as well as on APIC.org. Some awards receive complimentary registration to APIC’s Annual Conference. Visit the award pages for details.     
Check out APIC Awards Page to learn more about the process

Hero's of Infection Prevention Award - Application process open now for 2024! 

Submission period: Oct.9-Nov.30,2023           Apply Now                     Questions? Contact us,

Chapter Excellence Awards - Application process open now for 2024!

Submission period: Nov.16-Dec.21,2023       Chapter Excellence Award Submission Form.          Questions? Contact us

Chapter Leader Awards - Application process open now for 2024! 

Submission period: Nov.16-Dec.21,2023     Chapter Leader Award Submission Form.          Questions? Contact us 


NEW Award Recipients 
Leader Award:
2017 - Anne Reeths, MS, RN
2015 - Brenda Ehlert, MT(ASCP), CIC

Heros of Infection Prevention Award:
2020  - Brenda Ehlert, BS, MT(ASCP), MBA, CIC