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Connections: June 2025 | Q2 Newsletter

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Important Chapter Due Dates

 

Sign-up for the 2025 Quarterly Chapter Calls!

Click on the below links to register for the remaining 2025 Quarterly Chapter Calls:

 

Register for the upcoming Chapter Management Webinars

The Chapter Management Webinars are designed to provide chapter leaders with tips, tools and resources to manage their Chapters. The webinars also can be used to help fulfill the Chapter Leadership Forum attendance requirement in the 2026 Chapter Awards. Register for the upcoming webinars below. Topics and speakers will be announced prior to the webinar.

 

2026 Chapter Awards program guide available now!

The 2026 Chapter Awards program guide is now available on the Chapter Awards webpage. Chapter leaders are encouraged to download the guide and begin preparing the documentation for the 2026 Chapter Annual Report and Awards application. The portal will open no later than Dec. 1, 2025.

As a reminder, the only change to the 2026 Chapter Awards is the addition of the Chapter Management Webinar attendance, which Chapters can utilize to help meet the Chapter Leadership Forum attendance requirement. Changes to the 2027 Chapter Awards will be announced during the Q3 Chapter call on Sept. 3.

 

Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference™ – June 27-30, 2025, Columbus, Ohio

Join us at the Chapter Leadership Forum!
The 2025 Chapter Leadership Forum (CLF) will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. The CLF will feature sessions on utilizing social media to increase engagement for social events, utilizing inverted thinking to solve chapter challenges and mobilizing your Chapter for advocacy impact! Chapter leaders will have the opportunity to engage fellow leaders in important dialogue, share ideas, discover solutions to chapter challenges, gain valuable takeaways from colleagues and refine their leadership skills. The 2025 Chapter Award winners will be recognized during the forum; plaques will be distributed to each chapter president at check-in before the start of the forum.

Chapter Leadership Forum Agenda

Regional Networking and Updates
Meet up with conference attendees from your region and hear updates from your ASHE Advisory Board Regional Representative regarding your region and its Chapters. Regions 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10 will also hear speeches from Regional Representative candidates. This event will be held on Sunday, July 27, from 4-5:30 p.m. ET. Updates begin at 4:30 p.m.

Regional Roundtables
Join attendees from your region during the Regional Roundtables to network, share insights and engage in discussions on key health care facilities topics. This event offers attendees a valuable opportunity for connection and community engagement. Breakfast will be provided. The roundtables will be held on Wednesday, July 30, from 7-8 a.m. ET.

 

Laying the path for the future of our field

We officially announced our new strategic plan, which will guide key decisions through the next three years. We’re focused on four pillars, which highlight ASHE’s priorities for the future:

ASHE strategic plan 2025-2027

The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan takes a long view to meet several objectives and will require the strength of our entire network. One of our strongest assets is our Chapters! Our shared mission of making hospitals smarter, safer and more sustainable is a task for today that supports a vision for tomorrow.

Health care is facing an ever-evolving set of challenges, and modern facilities teams must be resilient and innovative to overcome those challenges while also standing upon a solid foundation of professional excellence, data-driven solutions and a commitment to patient care.

This new plan seeks to strengthen the workforce, enhance awareness, reduce regulatory burden and build more collaborations to drive outcomes in the field.

With the help of this chapter network, ASHE will continue to remain the trusted leader in advancing health care environments.

 

Nominate an Associate Member for Our New Task Force!

We’re launching an Associate Member Task Force to better understand and elevate the experience of our valued associate members. We’re asking chapter leaders to nominate associate members who are active, insightful, and passionate about shaping the future of our professional community.

2025 Chapter Awards

The results are in! The 2025 Chapter Awards were announced during the Q2 Chapter Leader/Liaison Call and can be viewed on the ASHE Chapter Awards webpage. The ASHE Chapter Awards recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of ASHE Chapters that partner with ASHE to help optimize the health care physical environment. ASHE offers platinum, gold, silver and bronze level awards in addition to the elite status bonus award that can be awarded to Chapters at any level.

Winning Chapters received an email with their award logo, a list of ways ASHE is recognizing awarded Chapters and instructions on how to receive their plaque. Questions? Contact Jenny Hull at jhull@aha.org.

 

2025 Chapter Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the 2025 Chapter Challenge Winners! This year, 15 Chapters across 284 facilities participated in the Chapter Challenge. The winners are:

Small Category Winner
Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers (KSHE)

Large Category Winner
North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association (NCHEA)

The Energy to Care® Chapter Challenge program allows ASHE Chapters to participate in a friendly competition against one another to reduce their energy consumption. Chapters that participate in the Chapter Challenge qualify to apply for elite status during the Chapter Awards season. Learn more at ashe.org/chapter-challenge.

 

2025 ASHE Election — voting opens July 27!

The ASHE Election campaign season is upon us! Learn about the candidates for each of the open positions by visiting ashe.org/ashe-elections.

All current ASHE members* will be eligible to cast their vote for president-elect and associate member representative.

  • President-elect: The president-elect will serve a one-year term that begins Jan. 1, 2026, and ends Dec. 31, 2026. The president-elect will take office as ASHE president beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
  • Associate Member Representative: The Associate Member Representative will serve a two-year term that begins Jan. 1, 2026, and ends Dec. 31, 2027.

All current ASHE members* who reside in the following regions are also eligible to cast a vote for one Advisory Board regional representative.

  • Regional Representatives: The Advisory Board Regional Representatives from regions 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10 will serve a two-year term that begins Jan. 1, 2026, and ends Dec. 31, 2027. The other Regional Representatives will be elected next year.

As in years past, voting will be done online with these simple steps:

  1. Update your email address in your ASHE member profile by July 11. Individuals who are not current ASHE members must join by July 11 to be eligible to vote.
  2. Watch your email on Sunday, July 27, for an email from "Association Elections" with your unique direct link to the election’s website.
  3. Click on the link and vote!

Voting opens on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. CT and closes on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

*Student and educator members are not eligible to vote.

Visit the ASHE Election Page for more information. Questions? Contact Jenny Hull, ASHE election secretary, at jhull@aha.org.

 

ASHE announcements for your members

2026 Vista Award applications opening on July 1
The Vista Awards celebrate and elevate the power of collaboration in transforming health care environments. Presented annually by the American Hospital Association's ASHE, these prestigious awards recognize interdisciplinary teams that exemplify innovation, communication and excellence in the planning, design and construction of health care facilities.

By honoring projects that prioritize teamwork, safety, quality and data-driven decision-making, the Vista Awards shine a spotlight on those who are redefining what’s possible in health care spaces. Recipients gain national recognition, credibility in the field and a platform to showcase their work as a model for future success — advancing the standard of care for communities across the country.

Share this award information with your industry partners and invite them to apply, helping to grow a culture of excellence and innovation across the health care physical environment.

Applications are open July 1 – Sept. 1 and recipients will be recognized at the 2026 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction in Houston. More information!

FASHE/SASHE updates — applications open now!
Now with two application cycles annually — applications due April 1 and Sept. 1 — it's easier than ever to take the next step in your professional journey.

The Senior (SASHE) and Fellow (FASHE) designations from ASHE recognize active members who demonstrate outstanding commitment, leadership and contributions to the health care facilities management field.

  • SASHE honors members who have shown dedication to advancing the profession through leadership, education and publishing.
  • FASHE is awarded to SASHE designees who continue to contribute at the highest levels, reflecting sustained excellence and impact.

These prestigious credentials not only enhance your professional portfolio, but also offer peer recognition, career distinction and visibility within the industry.

With updated criteria and two chances each year to apply, there’s never been a better time to pursue this recognition. Apply by April 1 or Sept. 1 and take your place among ASHE’s most respected professionals. Apply today!

Amplify your impact — Become an ASHE member
While local chapters offer valuable community and connections, joining the national membership of ASHE unlocks an even greater level of support, resources and recognition.

As the largest association dedicated to optimizing the health care physical environment, ASHE connects more than 12,000 professionals who design, build and manage hospitals and health care facilities nationwide. From the drawing board to day-to-day operations, ASHE is with you every step of the way.

By joining ASHE, you gain:

  • Access to trusted tools, guidance and best practices that support compliance, efficiency and innovation.
  • Exclusive member benefits, including professional development, on-demand education and certifications.
  • A national network of peers and experts, expanding your connections far beyond your local Chapter.
  • Opportunities to contribute to advocacy efforts that shape the future of health care facilities.

Enhance your expertise, grow your professional reach and stay at the forefront of the industry by becoming an ASHE member. Join today!

 

Chapter resources

  • Updated Chapter Speaker Request form! – Chapters can take advantage of the opportunity to have your ASHE Advisory Board Member, the ASHE President, or the ASHE Executive Director present an ASHE update at your chapter’s event as one of the many benefits of being an ASHE Chapter. Submit a request for an upcoming visit here.

    Chapters who participated in the Chapter Awards program may have one professional staff present at any chapter event during the year of their award. Visit the ASHE Speaker Information webpage to learn more about available topics and speakers.
     
  • Chapter Calendar — Your go-to source for all upcoming ASHE due dates, calls and events as well as a space to share your ASHE Chapter’s upcoming events. If you’d like to add your event to the calendar, please submit a Chapter Calendar request.
     
  • Chapter communications and meeting recordings — Missed a quarterly chapter call or can’t find an important chapter communication? All chapter communications, recordings and PowerPoint presentations are saved here.
     
  • Chapter contacts update form — Make sure you and your Chapter are receiving all important ASHE communications! Fill out the contact update form when your chapter’s officers or support staff change, or if you need someone added to the communications distribution list.