Policy & Practice December 2017

recognized six worthy individuals who made substantial contributions and impacts to ISM over a significant number of years, which ultimately led to the betterment and success of the ISM organization. „ „ Mary Ellen Bennard —ISM President 2009–2010; long-term ISM Board Member „ „ Michael Coulson —ISMPresident 2005–2006; ISMAssociate 2007–2010 „ „ John Cuddy —ISM President 2003– 2004; long-term ISM Board Member „ „ Duane Fontenot —Long-term ISM Board Member; ISM Associate 2013–present „ „ Mary Beth Peters —ISM long-term Vendor Sponsor Coordinator „ „ Bob Stauffer —First HSITAG (private-sector partners of ISM) Chair for a 15-year term These six individuals provided blood, sweat, and tears over numerous years to make the ISM conference the success and value-add conference that it is today, and embody the spirit of the celebration that was present for the 50th anniversary celebration. Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners!

From left to right: Kristen Duus, ISM Chair; Bob Stauffer; Mary Beth Peters; Duane Fontenot; John Cuddy; Michael Coulson; Mary Ellen Bennard.

Jerry W. Friedman Excellence in Leadership recognizes an individual who has played a uniquely fundamental role in the use of information technology for the efficient and effective operation in the field of health and human services. It honors innovative leadership that has promoted sound information technology solutions, policies, and practices. This year’s winner is Alisha Griffin, Director of the California Department of Child Support Services. The ISM President’s Lifetime Achievement Award , new this year,

such as criminal justice or education. This year’s winner is the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ CareConnect360 . Effective Use of Technology to Improve Operational Services recog- nizes the innovative use of technology to enhance and improve the internal productivity and/or efficiencies of a health and human services organiza- tion or program. This year’s winner is the Georgia Department of Human Services’ Enterprise Master Person Index (EMPI) Implementation.

Photo credit: Robb Cohen Photography & Video

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