Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Simulation and Association Leadership
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is proud to be recognized by leaders across both the healthcare simulation and association management industries for innovation, creative excellence, and global impact.
Through our flagship events — including the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) — and our ongoing initiatives to advance simulation-based education and patient safety, SSH is proud to help set the standard for professional excellence and industry leadership.
Each award earned reflects our members’ dedication to improving healthcare outcomes through simulation and highlights SSH’s commitment through volunteer leadership and staff to providing exceptional event experiences, communications, and thought leadership.
Recent Honors and Awards
2025
TRENDY Awards – Bronze, Best Convention Promotion Package - IMSH 2025
The TRENDY Awards are part of the annual Salute to Association Excellence program by Association TRENDS, recognizing the best in association communications, publications, and events.
MARCOM Awards – Honorable Mention: IMSH 2025 – 25th Anniversary Opening Plenary Video
The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication, recognizing creative achievement by industry professionals in print, web, video, and strategic communications.
2024
HERMES Creative Awards – Gold, International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2024 Opening Plenary Introduction
The Hermes Creative Awards celebrate creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media.
2016
ASAE Gold Circle Award – Convention/Meetings Marketing Campaign
The ASAE Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence, innovation, and achievement in association marketing, membership, and communications programs.
2014
Best Works in Progress - “Terminology & Concepts: The Language of Healthcare Simulation,” SimHealth 2014 (Adelaide, Australia)
Recognized by Industry Peers Worldwide
From creative competitions to prestigious association marketing awards, SSH’s achievements showcase the strength of our community and the professionalism of our events and communications.
Whether developing cutting-edge simulation resources, delivering immersive conference experiences, or advancing professional standards, SSH continues to lead and inspire excellence across the global healthcare simulation community.
About the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare is the world’s largest healthcare simulation organization, dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare through simulation-based education, research, and practice. SSH connects a global network of educators, clinicians, technologists, and innovators who share one goal — to advance patient safety and care through simulation.