Established in 2008, the RWJF Health Policy Fellows Lifetime Achievement Award honors and recognizes outstanding alumni for notable and sustained accomplishments in health policy as well as demonstrable commitment to service to others in their public and personal lives.
It is awarded to the person who best demonstrates excellence in their dedication to advancing and promoting health and health policy while enhancing the careers of other fellows and alumni.
Process
The award process will be organized and chaired by an alumnus. Up to four additional alumni volunteers, who are representative of the long history of the program, will serve on the selection committee.
Values and Criteria for Selection
An alumnus who:
- Has made significant contributions in health and health policy as a recognized national or international leader
- Demonstrates an enduring personal commitment to the advancement and promotion of health and health policy over a long period of time
- Actively participates in health policy programs or activities at a local, (e.g. institutional or community), state, national, and/or international level
- Actively mentors, encourages and supports the advancement of others, particularly for other fellows and alumni
Supporting documents for all nominees will include:
- Curriculum Vitae of the nominee
- Letter of nomination from an alumnus and at least two additional alumni co-signers
- Two additional letters of support from those outside the program who are in a position to attest to the nominee’s exceptional contribution to health and health policy
The selection committee will notify the winner by mid-September to assure the winning nominee has sufficient time to plan to attend the Alumni Retreat in October.
View the full award details, selection criteria, and past awardees: https://healthpolicyfellows.org/alumni/awards
Submission deadline: August 15, 2025