AIRA 2025 National Meeting Awards and Recognitions

Each year, AIRA is honored to recognize the individuals and teams who work tirelessly to keep our community moving forward. We celebrate the AIRA 2025 award and recognition recipients for their exceptional contributions to the IIS community. Their efforts are a testament to the impact we can make together!  

Impact Award

  • Faisal Reza, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Hannah Forsythe, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • Tamara Johnson, Indiana Department of Health

Leadership Award

  • David Juen, Chicago Department of Public Health
  • Heather Roth, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
  • Karyn Lyons, Illinois Department of Public Health

Volunteer Service Award

  • Runa (Arundhati) Bakshi, Louisiana Department of Health
  • Midion Jr. Neth, Federated States of Micronesia Department of Health & Social Affairs

Team Award

  • Connecticut IIS (CT WiZ) Team
  • Pennsylvania (PIERS) Team
  • The Kentucky Immunization Information Systems Section

Legacy of Excellence Recognition

  • Jim Talbott, Delaware Division of Public Health  
  • Lynn Gibbs-Scharf, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Mike Day, Oregon Health Authority
  • Claire and Steve Murchie, Envision Technology Partners

Information Request Raffle Recognition

  • Kim Gulliver
  • Aaron Bieringer
  • Ellen Amore
  • Patricia Swartz
  • Tatjana Marlow-Gibson
  • Katherine Graff
  • Sheila Edwards
  • Karen Miller
  • Kuen (Iris) Cheng