2027 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize

2027 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize

Overview: Annual prize celebrating hospitals and health systems that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community health and well-being.

Funder: American Hospital Association (AHA)

Geographic Scope: National (Michigan hospitals encouraged to apply)

Focus Areas:

Community health and well-being

Community health assessments

Community-wide planning and co-design of programs and services

Transparent outcome metrics tracking

Accountability and progress measurement

Recognition Criteria: Winning organizations demonstrate:

Regular community health assessments are completed

Community-wide planning and co-design of programs and services are conducted

Transparent outcome metrics are tracked to ensure accountability and progress

Past Winner Examples:

Co-created mental health crisis clinics

Expanded housing options to help people transition out of homelessness

Used strategic investments to expand capacity in vital community benefit organizations

Recognition:

One winner and up to three finalists will be recognized

Recognition at the 2027 AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego

Eligibility: MHA-member organizations improving community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships in Michigan

Contact: American Hospital Association (AHA)

Organization: American Hospital Association
Related Organization: Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA)