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2026 Bernard P. Harrison Award of Merit Call for Nominations

This lifetime achievement award is presented annually to an outstanding correctional health leader who has a long record of accomplishment and participation in NCCHC programs. It is a capstone to a career dedicated to quality correctional health care. The award will be presented during the Opening Ceremony of the National Conference on Correctional Health Care on October 26 in Las Vegas. Deadline: May 21, 2026.
Award Criteria

1. Nomination by peer or self-nomination

2. Minimum 20 years in the field of correctional health care

3. Demonstrated thought leadership and mentorship in correctional health care

4. Significant contributions to NCCHC and to quality correctional health care nationally

Nominators can nominate only one individual.
1.Nominee Name(Required.)
2.Nominee Employer(Required.)
3.Nominee City and State or Province(Required.)
4.Nominee Email(Required.)
5.Nominee Phone(Required.)
6.Name of Nominator(Required.)
7.Phone Number of Nominator(Required.)
8.Email of Nominator(Required.)
9.Please describe your nominee's outstanding contributions to the field of correctional health care and to NCCHC programs and how the nominee meets the criteria above (300-500 words).(Required.)
10.Please upload a copy of the nominee's resume/CV or send it by email to KSterling@ncchc.org.
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