PQMD Honors Program

The PQMD Honors Program was established in 2026 as part of PQMD’s 25th anniversary celebration to recognize the individuals and organizations whose leadership, partnership, and commitment to collaboration have helped shape PQMD and strengthen the global health community. Reflecting PQMD’s core values of responsible partnership, shared learning, and equitable access to healthcare, the program celebrates those who advance meaningful, cross-sector solutions to global health challenges. Beginning in 2026, PQMD will present two annual honors – the Legacy of Leadership Award and the Global Health Ambassador Award – each spring during the PQMD Global Health Policy Forum.

Award Categories

Global Health Ambassador Award

Awarded annually, the Global Health Ambassador Award honors individuals who, while not necessarily representing a PQMD member organization, have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing responsible partnership, collaboration, and equitable access to healthcare.

Legacy of Leadership Award

Awarded annually, the Legacy of Leadership Award honors a current member organization whose sustained partnership, leadership, and commitment have strengthened PQMD and advanced the broader global health community.

PQMD Founder’s Legacy Award

This special one-time award was established to mark PQMD’s 25th anniversary and to recognize the extraordinary leadership that helped bring the organization into existence and shape its enduring impact.

Current Honorees

Global Health Ambassador Award
For visionary leadership and enduring commitment to global health

 Dr. Jeffrey L. Sturchio

Chairman, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria & PQMD Advisory Board Member

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Legacy of Leadership Award
For leadership, partnership, and enduring commitment to global health

Merck

Accepted by Dr. Allison Goldberg, Executive Director, Social Impact & Sustainability, Merck

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PQMD Founder’s Legacy Award
For visionary leadership in founding and shaping PQMD

Brenda Colatrella

Associate VP, Corporate Responsibility, Merck (Retired) & PQMD Founding Chair

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Award Criteria & Nominations

PQMD Global Health Ambassador Award

The PQMD Global Health Ambassador Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing collaboration, responsible partnership, and equitable access to healthcare across the global health community.

Nominees may come from within or beyond the PQMD membership network and should reflect PQMD’s mission, values, and collaborative spirit through:

  • Longstanding engagement with PQMD
  • Leadership in global health partnership and collaboration
  • Meaningful contributions to policy, practice, or cross-sector engagement
  • A demonstrated ability to connect and inspire diverse stakeholders

This award honors sustained contributions and leadership over time rather than a single achievement.

PQMD Legacy of Leadership Award

The PQMD Legacy of Leadership Award recognizes a current PQMD member organization whose sustained leadership and partnership have strengthened PQMD and advanced the broader global health community.

Organizations considered for this award should demonstrate:

  • Long-term commitment and engagement with PQMD
  • Leadership within the PQMD community
  • Meaningful collaboration across sectors
  • Thought leadership and innovation in global health
  • Lasting impact that reflects PQMD’s mission and values

The award recognizes enduring contributions to the field and to the PQMD network over time.

Nominations & Selection

PQMD will issue an annual call for nominations in advance of the Global Health Policy Forum each spring. Nominations may be submitted by members of the PQMD community and will be reviewed through a formal selection process led by PQMD leadership.