Annual Immunization Champion Award Program
SCIC launched an annual program in June 2022 in partnership with the Division of Immunization at SC DHEC to recognize and honor five individuals, groups or organizations who are going above and beyond in the Palmetto State to promote childhood, adolescent, and adult immunizations in their communities. One award recipient is also selected to represent SC as a National Immunization Champion.
Nominations open annually in June.
2022 SC Immunization Champions
2022 LEADERSHIP AWARD
Youlanda C. Gibbs, EdD
Executive Director, The Palmetto Palace
Award recipients are considered a respected resource and leader on immunization in their community, medical system, or individual practice.
2022 ADVOCACY AWARD
Allison Ross Eckard, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Recipients are active in advancing policies and best practices to support immunization in children, adolescents, and/or adults in their community, state, or region.
2022 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AWARD
City of Hanahan Fire and EMS
Recipients have worked within their communities and networks to build support for increasing immunization rates in children and/or adults.
2022 INNOVATION AWARD
Beth Sundstrom, PhD, MPH
College of Charleston
Recipients have used creative or innovative strategies to promote immunization or address challenges to immunization in their practice, community, state, or region.
2022 PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mary Beattie, RN
Cherokee County School District
Recipients are active members of the South Carolina Immunization Coalition and have made significant contributions to advancing its mission.