Awards

Director of the Year Award - (Deadline to Apply: Sept. 14, 5 p.m. ET)

The SSH Director of the Year Award is presented annually to a member who demonstrates exemplary leadership, innovation, and impact on the field. 

Educator of the Year Award - (Deadline to Apply: Sept. 14, 5 p.m. ET)

The SSH Educator of the Year Award is presented annually to a member whose work demonstrates exemplary innovation and excellence within simulation-based education and has had a significant impact on the field.

Operations Specialist of the Year - (Deadline to Apply: Sept. 14, 5 p.m. ET)

The SSH Operations Specialist of the Year Award is presented annually to a member whose work demonstrates superior simulation-based education support through initiative and creativity, completed through any of the following: significantly improves a work process or system; increases the technical efficiency of an operation or department; contributes to the mission and vision of SSH and the individual's organization.

Researcher of the Year Award - (Deadline to Apply: Sept. 14, 5 p.m. ET)

The SSH Researcher of the Year Award is presented annually to a member whose work demonstrates excellence in simulation-based research and which has had a significant impact on the field.

Technology Innovator of the Year Award - (Deadline to Apply: Sept. 14, 5 p.m. ET)

The SSH Technology Innovator of the Year Award is presented annually to a member who has innovated technology in a way that has impacted the art, science, and practice of healthcare simulation in the last year. This may be through an invention, modification, or unique application of technology.

Novice Research Grant Recipients

Watch this space for more information regarding the 2024 Novice Research Grant!

SimVentors (supported through the SSH Fund)

SimVentors Award Winner: Best Overall
Explanation of the award: This submission is awarded the best overall score across all categories of impact, innovation and approach.

SimVentors Award Winner:  Best Impact
Explanation of the award: This submission is voted to have the most impressive degree of effect on the IMSH community.

SimVentors Award Winner:  Best Innovation
Explanation of the award: This submission demonstrates the highest level of creativity across all candidates.

SimVentors Award Winner:  Best Approach
Explanation of the award: This submission’s design process is awarded the highest level of merit across all candidates.