Student of the Year Award

The ArHIMA Student of the Year Award recognizes the best of the new talent being trained in our HIT/HIA CAHIIM Accredited programs in the state. Selection of the recipient will be made by a vote of the ArHIMA Executive Board from among those nominated in a closed executive session. Recipient of the Student of the Year Award is kept confidential until announced at the annual convention by the President and will be presented a gift of recognition.

Criteria for the Student of the Year Award

  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA
  • Student activities involvement (e.g., participation in or initiation of student HIM projects, volunteering)
  • Proven leader in their current class (e.g., holds office in a student organization)
  • Attendance at ArHIMA event(s)

Deadline for nominations is December 31st.

Student of the Year Award Recipients

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  • 2026 — Christine Falls
  • 2025 — Whitney Laws