Excellence in Health Leadership Award – Innovative Leaders
In partnership with Healthcare Excellence Canada, the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Excellence in Health Leadership Award – Innovative Leaders.
The award is designed to recognize those who have exhibited a sincere and long-term commitment and leadership in First Nations health management in Canada. The award will be presented during the FNHMA National Annual Conference on November 4, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This is your chance to recognize a leader from your organization who demonstrated leadership and resilience by implementing an innovative program or initiative in response to community-specific needs. This might include an innovative model of health system improvement or a program to build cultural safety and address racism.
Nominations based on the award requirements must be submitted to FNHMA.
Eligibility and Criteria
Nominees must hold the FNHMA’s Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) professional designation and possess the following:
advanced health management capabilities in First Nations communities;
demonstrated leadership and expertise in health management within their organization;
evidence of modeling continuous learning and capacity development through their own professional growth and support for employee learning and development;
demonstrated ability to respond and anticipate needs in times of crisis that support the health and well-being of the community;
evidence of leadership and action dedicated to advancing health system improvement and innovation, particularly during times of crisis; and
demonstrated innovation and resilience.
Nominations
To nominate a candidate for this prestigious award, please complete the nomination form that follows and collect two letters of support from leadership and/or partners.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4 p.m. EDT. Please email nomination packages to gail.boyd@fnhma.ca.
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