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

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


































































