BizTimes Media will accept nominations for its annual Health Care Heroes Awards program through today.
The program, sponsored by GE Healthcare, opens up the holiday season as it recognizes individuals in southeastern Wisconsin who are making a difference for patients, families and staff in health care.
The awards program features nine award categories:
Advancements in Health Care
Honors a company or individual primarily responsible for a scientific or discovery or for the development of a new medical product or procedure.
Behavioral Health
Honors an individual or an organization for their leadership, commitment and care on behavioral health issues.
Community Service
Honors an individual or an organization for leadership in focusing on solving a particular health care issue.
Corporate Achievement in Health Care
Honors a company or organization that has successfully implemented an innovative health care product, process or service.
Executive Leadership
Honors a senior-level individual who demonstrates strong skills in leading their organization in quality care, collaboration and financial management.
First Responder
Honors a person who arrived on the scene of a healthcare emergency utilizing their training to treat and comfort the patient in need.
Health Care Staff
Honors an individual who has made a significant difference in the wellbeing of others.
Nurse
Honors an individual from the nursing field whose performance on the job is considered exemplary by patients, peers and physicians.
Volunteer
Honors an individual who has done volunteer work for the good of one or more people or the entire community.
Nominations can be submitted online and will be vetted by BizTimes Media.
Each award winner will be honored during a breakfast program on Friday, Dec. 11, at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.
