MGMA is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of healthcare professionals through its prestigious awards program. These awards celebrate individuals who make exceptional contributions to their organizations, the profession, and healthcare excellence. 

MGMA Future Four Award 

The Future Four Award celebrates professionals whose leadership, innovation, and accomplishments are shaping the future of their organization and the healthcare management profession. 

2026 MGMA Future Four Award Recipients 

MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Award 

This award recognizes a medical practice professional serving as a state MGMA legislative liaison volunteer who has provided outstanding leadership in the education and motivation of MGMA members through grassroots and advocacy involvement on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to medical group practices.

2026 MGMA Legislative Liaison of the Year Recipient

ACMPE Forum Representative of the Year Award 

This award recognizes a medical practice professional serving as a state MGMA ACMPE Forum Representative who has provided outstanding leadership in the education and motivation of MGMA members through the process of the ACMPE offerings. 

2026 MGMA Forum Representative of the Year Recipient

MGMA Harwick Innovation Award 

The award is designed to recognize and celebrate the success of an individual who has developed an innovative solution that positively impacts practices, providers and/or patients in their community.  

MGMA Harwick Innovation Award

The Harwick Innovation Award was not presented in 2026, as no eligible nominations were received

MGMA Lifetime Achievement Award 

The award is designed to recognize and celebrate the success of an individual who has inspired and empowered other leaders through significant contributions to the healthcare industry, with particular emphasis on the advancement of medical group administration, delivery and/or education.  

2026 MGMA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient