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Spirit of AAMI Award


This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of an AAMI member in volunteer efforts within the association.

Candidates must demonstrate:

  • A commitment to AAMI, and the advancement of its mission and strategic goals.
  • A long and exemplary record of volunteer AAMI service.
  • Leadership in identifying and working with AAMI to resolve a challenge facing the field.

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Leadership on AAMI committees.
  • A proven track record in helping to bring together diverse stakeholders to forge consensus and improve patient safety.

The award includes a $2,000 check and a plaque to be presented at the AAMI Exchange.

Submit your nomination here. Deadline for submissions is January 11, 2021 EXTENDED! January 18, 2021. For more information, contact awards@aami.org.

2020 Recipient

Steven D. Baker, PhD, clinical assistant professor at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR

Steven D. Baker has been selected to receive the Spirit of AAMI Award for the active role he has played in the association over the last several decades. Most recently, Baker was instrumental in developing The Medical Connectivity FAQs, an update of the 2014 FAQs for the Wireless Challenge in Healthcare, which he also helped develop.

Baker is known for his tireless work ethic and outstanding ability to motivate others, especially within the AAMI’s former Wireless Strategy Task Force, where he served for seven years and was among its most active members. Baker’s colleagues say he exemplifies what it is to be a standards-motivated individual, with his enthusiasm, dependability, solid judgment, good humor, and willingness to fight for what is right.

“I was elated and surprised to learn I had received this award after having been nominated by my peers,” said Baker. “It is a great honor to be considered along with the luminaries who have previously received The Spirit of AAMI award.”

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