The CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award recognizes individuals who make a significant contribution toward improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. This year, a new partner will join CDC to honor those who are doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster childhood immunization among children 0-2 years old in their communities.
One Champion from each of the 50 U.S. states, 8 U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia will be honored. The awardees will be announced during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 27-May 4, 2019.
We wanted to give you as advance notice as possible that nominations for the CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award are due to state/territorial immunization program managers by the suggested date of February 8, 2019. Nomination materials for the award will be available shortly.
To learn more about the award, review award and eligibility criteria, and see deadlines associated with award, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/champions. You can also email any questions to imzchamps@cdc.gov.