IBHRE Award Recipients
IBHRE is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 awards.
These awards were presented during the IBHRE Ambassadors’ Meeting & Recognition, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Friday, May 17 during Heart Rhythm 2024 in Boston, MA.
Ambassador of the Year: Each year, a certified specialist is selected by IBHRE staff and approved by the Ambassador Chair and receives recognition for their valuable contributions on IBHRE committees, task forces, and special projects. Sarah Fritzsche, BS, CCDS, CDRMS has been selected for 2024. 
The Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Gareth Mackin, MS, CCDS, CEPS in 2023.
Vanguard Award: This award is given to an IBHRE certified individual who demonstrates visionary leadership within IBHRE. Selected by IBHRE staff and approved by IBHRE's leadership, this award acknowledges the contributions of an individual who has been instrumental of new initiatives within IBHRE. Andrew R. Hordes, MD, FHRS, CCDS is the 2024 recipient.
The 2022 Vanguard Award recipient was Christine Chiu-Man, MSC, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS.