Nominate a Colleague for a 2026 CMSA Individual Award

Every day, case managers go above and beyond—advocating for clients, improving systems, and elevating our profession. CMSA’s Individual Awards program celebrates those standout professionals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication make a lasting impact. 

Two major awards are now open for nominations: 

Case Manager of the Year (CMOY) 

Honors a visionary leader whose contributions and commitment inspire others and shape the future of case management. 

 Award of Service Excellence (AOSE) 

Recognizes a practicing case manager whose creativity, collaboration, and resourcefulness make a meaningful difference in daily practice and in their community. 

This year’s honorees—Dr. Hussein Tahan (AOSE) and Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick (CMOY)—represent the excellence found throughout our CMSA community. Now it’s your turn to help us highlight the next outstanding case managers.  

Nominate Someone Who Inspires You 

If you know a colleague whose work deserves national recognition, submit a nomination and help us celebrate the best of case management: https://cmsa.org/membership/awards/