Nominations for the 2027 AMCHP Annual Award Now Open
The call for nominations for the 2027 AMCHP Annual Awards is officially open! Nominate a leader in maternal and child health by December 18, 2026, to be recognized at the AMCHP Annual Conference, held in person March 6-9, 2027, in Washington, DC.
Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. Leaders, innovators, professionals, youth, and legislators are nominated and selected based on their commitment and contributions to advancing MCH. All award winners are invited to accept their award at the conference. Limited travel support is available for some awards.
Award Categories:
- John C. MacQueen Lecture Award: For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Candidates must be able to record the lecture for distribution during the AMCHP Annual Conference in March 2027.
- Community Partnership Award: For exemplary collaborations between Title V entities and community-based organizations. This award uplifts the importance of sustainable and outcome-focused partnerships in promoting the dignity and overall well-being of communities.
- Dr. Cheryl Clark Memorial Award and Scholarship: For a student in a master’s or doctoral program studying MCH Epidemiology or a professional starting in applied MCH Epidemiology, who has demonstrated a commitment to MCH Epidemiology, professional promise, and a clear idea of how the scholarship would support their development and contributions to the MCH field.
- Emerging MCH Professional Award: For outstanding state MCH professionals under age 45 or with less than 10 years of experience whose work has made substantial contributions to their state’s MCH program, their state’s MCH outcomes, or made other significant contributions to promoting and protecting the health of women, children, and families in their state or jurisdiction.
- Excellence in State MCH Leadership Award: For an outstanding state MCH professional whose career has made significant contributions to the health of women, children, and families in their state or jurisdiction.
- Merle McPherson Family Leadership Award: For exemplary contributions to further family/professional collaboration within a state or jurisdictional Title V Program and AMCHP.
- Ryan Colburn Scholarship Award: For a young adult with complex healthcare needs or disabilities who has had a connection with their state’s Title V programs. The recipient should build on this experience to maintain involvement in their state, demonstrate community engagement, and show an interest in improving the lives of children and youth with complex healthcare needs. The scholarship will support attendance at the AMCHP Annual Conference, foster leadership growth in MCH, and honor Ryan’s legacy.
- Vince Hutchins Leadership Award: For leadership in promoting a society responsive to the needs of women, children, youth, and families.
Interested in nominating someone?
Watch the recording of our previous call for nominations webinar to learn more about the nomination process from AMCHP Staff and Board leadership. You can also visit our webpage to view past winners from 2026 for inspiration.
Ready to nominate?
If you would like to get started, please fill out this online nomination form and submit it along with all nomination materials by December 18, 2026.
AMCHP 2027 Skills-Building Sessions Day
Saturday, March 6, will be Skills-Building Session Day! Don’t miss out on adding this day, offered for $75 for the whole day, giving you the option to attend one or two sessions (morning and afternoon). They can be selected by checking the box for “Skills Builders Registration” on the Additional Options page of conference registration.
This year, our skills-building sessions will focus on critical gaps in knowledge and skills identified by AMCHP members and Conference participants in 2026. Based on this input, this year’s skills-building sessions emphasize systems, partnerships, data and evaluation, storytelling, and a strong policy focus. See below a summary of all the session options available for AMCHP 2027:
Morning:
SK1 – How Can I Engage in MCH Policy Work? Effecting Change with Big P and Little P Policies.
SK2 – From Principles to Practice: Implementing Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Using Clinical Scenarios and Quality Improvement with the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) RMC Toolkit.
SK3 – Leveraging Storytelling in MCH: Innovation in Capacity Building, Advocacy, Evaluation, and Reporting.
SK4 – Data for Learning: Using a Learning Mindset to Improve Programs, Partnerships, and Systems.
SK5 – Data to Design: Using Public Health Data to Inform Community-Level Decisions.
Afternoon:
SK6 – Housing Supply is a Public Health Issue: From Evidence to Action.
SK7 – We’re All at The Table. Now What? Turning Cross-Systems Alignment into Action.
SK8 – Strengthening Collaboration and Policy: Building Connections Across Perinatal Substance Use Systems.
SK9 – Grow Your Impact Through Strategic Partnerships.
SK10 – Preparing for the Next Generation of Maternal Health Researchers and Professionals Through Mentoring: Lessons and Skills Learned from the Maternal Health Research Collaborative (MHRC) Mentoring Research Fellowship Program.
Monuments by Moonlight Tour
Back by popular demand! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour will feature two dates: one on Saturday, March 6, and a second on Monday, March 8. This year’s tour includes a few new stops, such as the World War II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial. Participants will ride along the same streets that presidents have traveled and hear captivating historical tales, including “The Curse of the Hope Diamond” and its legacy of death and despair, as well as the story of a Medal of Honor winner who donated his amputated leg to a museum and frequently visited it.
Conducted by Old Town Trolley Tours, these unique tours offer an exceptional way to see Washington, DC’s iconic monuments illuminated at night while learning about the rich history of our nation’s capital. The tours are exclusively available to conference participants and their friends and family.
Add this tour to your conference experience in the add-ons section. If you have already registered and would like to add it to your experience, please email us at amchpreg@conferencemanagers.com.
Save the Date for AMCHP Educational Hill Visits on March 9
New this year! You can now add the AMCHP Educational Hill Visits to your Tuesday, March 9 schedule, from 9 AM – 4 PM ET, at the time of registering for the AMCHP Conference. It can be selected by checking the box for “AMCHP Educational Hill Visits” on the Additional Options page of conference registration. Since these visits take place throughout the day, make sure flight arrangements are made to allow for full participation once you add them to your schedule.
Educational Hill Visits are an excellent opportunity to share first-hand accounts of the importance of Title V, the critical impact Title V has on MCH populations across the country, and the challenges Title V programs currently face. These visits will be educational in nature and in group settings with AMCHP or an AMCHP partner staff, as well as attendees from the same state or district.
A mandatory training will take place prior to the visit, and additional information will also be shared closer to the conference.
Space is limited, and participation will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to grab your spot when you register for the conference!
Recharging, Reimagining, and Rising at the Conference
This year, AMCHP welcomed hundreds of proposals supporting our conference theme, “Recharge, Reimagine, and Rise.” And while submissions selected a topical area, they were also able to specify the specific theme they will be supporting:
In Case You Missed It
Early Bird Registration is Open
Early bird registration for the 2027 AMCHP Annual Conference (AMCHP 2027) is open!
AMCHP 2027, one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health (MCH) professionals in the U.S., will take place in person from March 6 – 9, 2027, at The Westin Washington DC Downtown, in Washington, DC.
Don’t miss out on our early bird rates! Register by January 16, 2027, to take advantage of our early bird pricing. You can register now and complete your payment later to secure your spot.
Add Skills-Building Sessions Day to your Conference Experience
Skills-Building Sessions Day is offered for $75 for the whole day, giving you the option to attend one or two sessions (morning and afternoon). They can be selected by checking the box for “Skills Builders Registration” on the Additional Options page of conference registration.
Skills-building sessions focus on critical gaps in knowledge and skills identified by AMCHP members and Conference participants in 2026. Based on this input, this year’s skills-building sessions emphasize systems, partnerships, data and evaluation, storytelling, and a strong policy focus.
Experience AMCHP 2027 Live in DC
AMCHP 2027 will be an in-person-only event. While we will miss you in the virtual space, we cannot wait to see you in person again in Washington, DC.
Attendees’ Top Five Reasons for Participating in the AMCHP Conference:
- Professional Development
- Networking
- Content
- Personal Growth and Development
- Peer-Learning Opportunities
Recharge, Reimagine, and Rise at AMCHP 2027
AMCHP 2027 will be a place for us to recharge, reimagine, and rise together. In a time of profound transition, we gather to rejuvenate and renew our commitment to children, families, communities, and one another—creating space for healing, meaningful interactions, and the kind of generativity that sustains us through challenging times.
Together, we will ask: What’s empowering and fulfilling us through turmoil? What’s keeping us here? Together, we can reimagine our relationships, catalyze innovation, and build momentum for action in response to emerging issues and new possibilities. Making change is hard, but change is coming. In fact, change is here. By imagining what is possible and rising to meet this moment, we can shape a more responsive and resilient future for maternal and child health.
What surveyed attendees said about our 2026 conference:
90%
were satisfied or very satisfied with their conference experience.
93%
said that the content successfully aligned with the theme.
90%
felt the information presented was relevant to their professional needs.
95%
were satisfied with the workshops they attended.
The AMCHP Annual Conference
About the Conference
The AMCHP Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of MCH professionals in the U.S. In 2026, over 1,000 people attended the conference in person from nearly every state/territory/jurisdiction in the United States, including directors of state programs, federal officials, advocates, local community organization staff, youth, family leaders, researchers, and healthcare providers.
Every year, the conference aims to provide attendees with new skills to enhance the MCH workforce and collaboration in the field; strategies to improve the health of families and communities; and the latest developments in MCH.
Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibiting at the AMCHP Conference is a great opportunity to showcase your products, services, and solutions to professionals dedicated to improving the health of women, children, families, and communities nationwide. AMCHP 20207 makes participation simple and cost-effective in a convenient location at the conference, ensuring maximum attendee exposure and engagement, as well as dedicated activities that provide further exposure to participants.
Looking to amplify your presence even further? AMCHP 2027 offers sponsorship opportunities focused on giving your brand visibility and strengthening awareness of your products and services to create a lasting impression with conference participants. With a variety of sponsorships available, you can select the option that best aligns with your marketing goals and budget.
Reserve your space by December 9 to take advantage of early bird pricing and secure the best available tabletop exhibit location.
Explore exhibit rates and sponsorship opportunities in the 2027 Prospectus and position your organization at the forefront of maternal and child health.
For more information about exhibiting and sponsoring, please contact Alison Bashian at AMCHPexhibits@conferencemanagers.com.
