Michigan Society of Medical Assistants

Award Information

The awards categories are listed on the below forms.  You may complete the form(s) and return to the awards chair, either by email or mail.  Each award has some unique qualifications so please ensure nominees meet the qualifications before submitting their name. –Nicole Burris, CMA (AAMA) Chair
Make A Difference Award

This a chapter award to be given to the chapter that has most contributed through time,
financially or sharing skills in providing community assistance from April – March 31.

Most Valuable Player Award

More than one person may be nominated by a chapter; however, there will only be one
MSMA MVP winner chosen from all entries.

CMA of the Year

A member that goes above and beyond to promote the CMA credentials and is active in the Community, the State and Local Chapters. More than one person may be nominated by a chapter; however, there will only be one
MSMA MVP winner chosen from all entries.

Chapter Education Award

This Chapter award is to be given to the Chapter that has had the most CEU’s
and diverse/ interesting education programs from May – April annually.

2025 Award Winners

CMA of the YEAR:  Mistie Atkins, CMA (AAMA) Northwest Chapter

Recertified CMA (AAMA) Members:  

Kathy Stuut, CMA-A (AAMA)

Tracie Hardy, CMA (AAMA)

Cathy Marrow, CMA (AAMA) 

Jill Vroegindewey, CMA (AAMA)

Chapter MVP Awards:  

 Jennifer Kaltz, CMA (AAMA) Genesee Chapter

Deborah Syme, CMA (AAMA) Wayne County Chapter

Sandy Mikowski-Tooker, CMA (AAMA) Greater Kent County Chapter

Cathy Marrow, CMA (AAMA) Northwest Chapter

Nichole Mason, CMA (AAMA) Shiawassee Chapter

Chapter Education Award:

      1st Place  Genesee Chapter

       2nd Place  Wayne County Chapter

       3rd Place  Greater Kent County Chapter

Make a Difference Award: 

   1st Place: Wayne County Chapter

   2nd Place: Northwest Chapter

   3rd  Place: Greater Kent County Chapter

Greatest number of Student Members: Greater Wexford Chapter

Greatest % of Student Members: Greater Wexford Chapter

Greatest % of CMA (AAMA) Members: Great Lakes Bay Chapter

Greatest number of Members: Greater Kent  County Chapter

Greatest number of CMA (AAMA) Members Recertifying by exam or CEU’s: Greater Kent County Chapter