The CAHO Quality Champion Award honours individuals above 45 years of age who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and sustained commitment to advancing quality improvement and patient safety within their organizations or communities. This award recognizes seasoned professionals who lead by example, implement impactful initiatives, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare. Selected through a rigorous evaluation process by an esteemed jury panel and previous award recipients, the award celebrates those whose contributions have inspired meaningful change and set benchmarks in healthcare quality.