
Central Alabama VA Director Receives Distinguished Service Award from ACHE
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Director/CEO of the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), Amir Farooqi, was honored with the esteemed American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Recognition Program
Distinguished Service Award on November 28.
The ceremony, held at the Montgomery VA Campus, featured the Alabama Regent for ACHE, Robert Leech, presenting the accolade on behalf of the national organization.
"This award recognizes Amir's work with the American College of Healthcare Executives for the past several years. It's in recognition of his committee work. It's recognition of his being
president of ACHE of Alabama during the 2022 year. All the great work and great contributions he made toward ACHE and its continued development here in Alabama," Leech said.
Farooqi, reflecting on his journey, highlighted the profound impact that ACHE has had on his career evolution, spanning his early days as a graduate school student member to his current
standing as a seasoned professional and certified healthcare executive/fellow.