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Innovation Challenge
The Innovation Challenge is a new #GetVaccinated competition to encourage long term care providers to develop creative, effective, and impactful vaccination education campaigns within their facilities and communities to help overcome vaccine hesitancy.
AHCA/NCAL member providers are invited to demonstrate how their innovative campaign during the respiratory virus season (September-December 2026) promoted flu, COVID, and RSV vaccinations among their residents, staff, and even the broader community. Campaigns should demonstrate creativity, measurable impact, and the ability to educate and inspire vaccine confidence.
A panel of judges will review the submissions and select a winner. Thanks to a grant from Moderna, the winning organization will receive a grand prize of $10,000 and be invited to present their campaign during AHCA/NCAL's Quality Summit in May 2027.
Process
1. Register
2. Login
Login with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your submission.
4. Save
Your submission can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your submission by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Submission as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your submission for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the submission deadline, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator.
Key Dates
Application for Innovation Challenge - A #GetVaccinated CompetitionContact Us
American Health Care Association122 C Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: +1 (202) 842-4444
Email: update@ahca.org
