Partnership for Connected Illinois Opens Nominations for Telehealth Leadership Awards
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CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Partnership for Connected Illinois (PCI) has opened nominations for its 2027 Awards for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to advancing telehealth in Illinois, are now open for nominations until January 10, 2027.
PCI, an Illinois 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 2009 with a mission to ensure broadband access throughout the state and maximize its impact and adoption. Since its inception, PCI has overseen the expenditure of over $305 million for the expansion of broadband over 3,593 miles in Illinois. Since 2015, the organization has further advanced broadband adoption through telehealth initiatives, education, statewide demonstration projects, and leadership recognition programs.
The awards for 2027 are divided into three categories: 1. Improved Care for Underserved Populations: This award is given to an organization that has integrated telehealth services into an initiative that improves the quality and value of healthcare for an underserved population in Illinois. 2. Improved Policy Changes to Advance Telehealth: Recognizing an individual or organization that has demonstrated leadership in promoting and advocating for improved telehealth policies, laws, and regulations in Illinois. 3. Advancing Telehealth by Innovation: Awarded to an organization that has advanced telehealth in Illinois through innovative technology, health applications, and approaches to fostering partnerships and collaboration.
Nominations for the awards can be submitted online. The deadline for nominations is January 10, 2027. The awards ceremony will celebrate the contributions of those who have significantly impacted telehealth in Illinois, highlighting the importance of telehealth in improving healthcare access and quality.
Since its formation, PCI has played a crucial role in expanding broadband infrastructure and promoting telehealth initiatives. The organization’s efforts have not only enhanced healthcare delivery but also supported the broader goals of community development and economic growth in Illinois.