Rockville, MD · United States (PRUnderground) August 5, 2026Forty-eight immunization advocates across the country have been named Immunization Champion for their outstanding efforts to promote immunization in their state, city, or territory. These awards acknowledge the outstanding efforts of individuals who go above and beyond ensuring vaccination access in their communities and increasing their community’s immunization rate coverage. Immunization programs across the U.S. and affiliated territories coordinated the nomination process and submitted their chosen awardee to AIM. “The Immunization Champion Awards honor individuals who are dedicated to protecting their communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. AIM and its members proudly celebrate the immunization advancement accomplishments that these 48 winners have achieved,” said AIM Executive Director Claire Hannan.