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.
National Immunization Champions
The Immunization Champion Award, given jointly by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and CDC, honors individuals who go above and beyond to promote immunizations in their communities. These are the national representatives from the Palmetto State! Check out their winning bios by clicking on their national champion link.
2023 SC Immunization Champions
2023 LEADERSHIP AWARD
Laceye Parker
District Leader, CVS Health
Award recipients are considered a respected resource and leader on immunization in their community, medical system, or individual practice.
2023 ADVOCACY AWARD
Tori Atkins, PharmD
Pharmacist, Iva Drug Store
Recipients are active in advancing policies and best practices to support immunization in children, adolescents, and/or adults in their community, state, or region.
2023 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AWARD
Carey Gully, MD
Physician & Owner, Blue Ridge Pediatrics
Recipients have worked within their communities and networks to build support for increasing immunization rates in children and/or adults.
2023 INNOVATION AWARD
Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health & Advocacy School-based Health Center
Recipients have used creative or innovative strategies to promote immunization or address challenges to immunization in their practice, community, state, or region.