Awards and Recognitions

Recognized by NAHQ for excellence in education, VAHQ continues its commitment to the values of continuing learning and recognition of organizational and personal achievement in the field of quality.

Quality Professional of the Year
Eligible candidates will be members of the organization who have been members for at least two (2) years, and who have demonstrated the characteristics of commitment, dedication, passion, and enthusiasm for improving the quality of healthcare as a healthcare quality professional.

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Deadline: September 15

Previous Winners
2007- Vikki Garner
2006- Jeanne Poindexter
2005- Thom Smith

Virginia Neal Education Grant

The Virginia Neal Educational Scholarship Fund was created in 2006 for deserving VAHQ members who are pursuing further education in the field of healthcare quality. Virginia Neal is a gifted quality professional, who gave so much of herself to the field of quality, and specifically to the organization and members of the VAHQ. Over her distinguished career, Virginia dedicated herself to teaching and mentoring others. In recognition of her many acomplishments and gifts, as well as her lifelong love of learning, and in honor of her retirement from the quality profession the Virginia Neal Education Scholarship was endowed on October 13, 2006.

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Deadline: September 15

Previous Winners 2007- No eligible applicants 2006- Establishment of grant
	Julie Stone, Dale Harvey, Virginia Neal