Congratulations to ACHD's 2026 Annual Award Recipients!
ACHD is proud to recognize the outstanding individuals and healthcare districts honored at our 74th Annual Meeting in Monterey on October 8, 2026!
These awards celebrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing healthcare and strengthening communities throughout California. We congratulate this year's recipients and thank them for their continued commitment to serving their communities.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients and nominees! Thank you for the important work you do to advance the mission of California's healthcare districts.
Get to know this year’s nominees and learn more about the outstanding work recognized in our 2026 Annual Awards Nominee Brochure.
Recognizes a healthcare district Trustee who has notably impacted their healthcare district and community by taking significant steps to deliver outstanding governance, strategic planning and partnership.Â
Trustee of the Year
Ed Hernandez
Eden Health District
Recognizes a healthcare district CEO whose leadership, efforts and achievements have resulted in a significant positive benefit to their district and community.Â
CEO of the Year
Dr. Karin Freese
Del Puerto Health Care District
Honors a healthcare district that implemented one or more initiatives to improve the health and well-being of their community.Â
District of the Year
Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District
