2026 Innovation Awards

Nominations DUE November 12, 2025

i2i will recognize winners for the 2026 Innovation Awards at our Winter Conference on January 14, 2026 at a reception from 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. in Winston Salem at the Benton Convention Center. Hope to see you there!

2026 Innovation Awards Nomination Form

The i2i Center for Integrative Health’s Innovation Awards recognize innovation in services, advocacy and programming that increase integrated, whole person approaches to care using state of the art methods, tools and partnerships. Nominations will be accepted from any individual or from any organization or partnership of organizations serving those who utilize NC’s publicly funded health and human service system. Please note these awards are designed to recognize organizations, not individuals.

Award Categories – CHOOSE ONE.*
- Whole Person Care – Integrative approaches to services and supports through partnerships and innovation that demonstrate and address a multi-disciplinary focus.
- Quality Innovations – Organizations that demonstrate commitment to innovation in the quality of services by demonstrating improved treatment through measurable outcomes that result in success in the lives of the individuals served.
- Technology – Innovative technologies that assist individuals with any of the following: care access, independence, self-care, self-determination or advocacy.
- Person-Driven Initiatives – Initiatives that bring together community partners/stakeholders to promote the inclusion of individuals in their services, supports and local communities.
- Individual and Family Initiatives – Programs or services led by individuals and/or family members to improve the lives of those served in the public MH/IDD/SUS system.
Please choose a category for your nomination. Note, please do not submit more than one nomination per category.
Please provide an overview of this nomination (up to 350 words).
Describe how this nomination meets applicable Awards Criteria (up to 350 words).
Describe positive outcomes you have seen as a result of this nomination (up to 350 words).
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Nominations DUE November 12, 2025

i2i will recognize winners for the 2026 Innovation Awards at our Winter Conference on January 14, 2026 at a reception from 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. in Winston Salem at the Benton Convention Center. Hope to see you there!

2026 Innovation Awards Nomination Form

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2026 Innovation Awards

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