Spotlight Award

The National Association of Medicaid Directors’ annual Spotlight Award recognizes exceptional leadership and innovation in Medicaid administration. The 2025 award specifically highlighted achievements that demonstrate excellence in driving value through improved member experience and efficient use of taxpayer resources.

The 2025 Spotlight Award Winners are:

• Ohio Department of Medicaid for the Comprehensive Overhaul of Medicaid
• Washington State’s Health Care Authority’s Groundbreaking Reentry Program
• Guam’s Department of Public Health and Social Services’ Innovative Collaboration to Modernize Medicaid IT Systems & Operations

Winners of the Spotlight Award in past years include the following states and territories:

• Arizona
• Kansas
• North Carolina
• Georgia
• Maryland
• Hawaii
• Iowa
• Illinois
• Maine
• Washington
• American Samoa
• Florida

For more information about past award winners contact NAMD.