Dear CQUIN Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the second Peter Preko Leadership Award, which will commemorate the life and contributions of Dr. Peter Owusu Preko by recognizing individuals within the CQUIN network who embody his spirit of leadership, community building, and innovation.

In addition to being a trailblazing expert in the design and delivery of HIV services, Dr. Preko excelled in health system strengthening, high-impact advocacy, and bringing stakeholders together to improve HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment throughout Africa and the world. A teacher, a role model, and a diplomat, he encouraged cooperation, collaboration, and joint learning across organizations, institutions, and national borders.

This award will honor an individual who demonstrates a drive to collaborate, a track record of fostering high-impact learning exchange among diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to innovative solutions in HIV service delivery. The 2026 winner will receive a commemorative plaque at the December CQUIN annual meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the award, nominees must:

• • Be currently or previously based in a CQUIN partner country
  • Be an active participant within the CQUIN network, with the exception of current ICAP and Gates Foundation staff, who are not eligible
  • Demonstrate an outstanding record of facilitating collaboration and information-sharing among diverse organizations and teams – especially across country lines – to propel impact in HIV program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and/or health system strengthening
  • Exhibit a strong and continuing commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and inclusivity
  • Be a forward-thinking change-maker dedicated to sustainable HIV programmatic impact
  • An active member of the CQUIN network is defined as someone who has attended at least one CQUIN in-person meeting in the past two years and/or is an active participant in a CQUIN community of practice and/or the CQUIN Advisory Group.

How to Nominate

To nominate an individual, please complete and submit the Nomination Form by Sunday, October 18, 2026. Any active CQUIN network member may nominate a candidate. If you nominated someone last year, you can renominate them for this year’s award. If you have any questions about the award process, contact CQUIN Communications.

We look forward to celebrating the outstanding leadership within our network and honoring Dr. Preko’s enduring legacy.

Sincerely,
CQUIN Leadership Team