HME Woman of the Year Award

Congratulations to the 2026 HME Woman of the Year Finalists! 

The 2026 winner will be announced Tuesday, June 9, at 12:30 p.m. at Heartland Conference in Waterloo, Iowa.   

Award Details 

Each year, the HME Woman of the Year Award, presented by VGM Group, Inc., recognizes a woman who has made outstanding, lasting contributions to her company, her community, and the home medical equipment (HME) industry.   

Now in its tenth year, this award celebrates innovators, leaders, mentors, and rising voices whose work uplifts patients, providers, and the entire continuum of care.   

Women across the HME space make a measurable impact every day, from driving clinical excellence to leading large organizations to championing patient-first innovation. This award honors women who: 

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and industry influence.  
• Make a difference regardless of title, position, or background.  
• Contribute significantly to operational growth, patient care, and community well-being. 

HME Woman of the Year nominations are open to all women, regardless of title or position, who work within the HME industry, including:  

• Providers 
• Manufacturers 
• Association executives 
• Clinical educators 
• Operational and administrative leaders 
• Marketing, sales, and product development professionals 

If she is making an impact, she deserves to be recognized. 

Past Honorees Who Inspire the Industry 

These past winners represent diverse roles, leadership styles, and industry milestones but have shaped the industry through strategic vision, operational excellence, patient advocacy, and organizational growth.