The Immunization Champion Award honors up to one Champion from each of the designated immunization jurisdictions, which includes 50 U.S. states, five cities, the District of Columbia, and eight U.S. territories/freely associated states. This award recognizes individuals who are doing an exemplary job or going above and beyond to promote or foster vaccinations in their communities, for both children and adults.
This toolkit contains materials that immunization programs can use throughout the launch, selection, and promotion of the 2025 Immunization Champion Awards process. For questions on any materials, please email us.
Below you will find:
- The nomination packet
- Email templates
- Scoring rubric
- Checklist
- Promotion messages
- Social media materials

Launch of Nomination



Selection Process

Promotion of State Champion



Sample Social Media Messages
These sample social media messages can be used during the nomination and promotion periods. Please tailor the messages to fit your unique audiences and organizations as needed.
Click on the images below to download and save the graphic. The sample graphics include:
- A 2025 Immunization Champion logo badge that can be downloaded and added to any promotional image
- A call for nominations image
- Square, horizontal, and vertical image frames for your Champion’s photos
