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Kathy DeGrande Award for Excellence

THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kathy DeGrande Award for Excellence

Overview: This award was created to honor Kathy DeGrande who was devoted to her family, friends, and colleagues. She enjoyed life and loved traveling. She possessed qualities that are admired and cherished. Kathy was known for her sense of humor and easy-going personality. She was a respected leader in a variety of professional activities and was recognized nationally in her field. At the time of her death in March 2000, Kathy served as the vice president and chief financial officer at Research Medical Center and Research Belton Hospital.

Award Amount: $1,000 for continuing education or taxable stipend

Frequency: Presented annually

    Eligibility

  • Must be a full-time or part-time employee at a health care institution
  • Any hospital staff member may be eligible
  • May be nominated by a colleague or peer

    Selection Criteria

    Recipient must exemplify the following characteristics:
  • Commitment to excellent work
  • Abiding interest in the welfare of co-workers
  • Zest for life
  • Sense of humor

Geographic Scope

Missouri, United States (Kansas City area)

Contact Information

The Research Foundation 2316 E. Meyer Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64132 Phone: 816-276-4218 Email: info@theresearchfoundationkc.org Tax ID: 43-1349021

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Nomination Form: Complete the online Kathy DeGrande Award for Excellence nomination form

2. Nomination Statement: Submit a statement describing why the nominee should receive the award
- Address the characteristics listed above
- Do not exceed one typed page
- Upload as a file with the nomination form

3. Required Information - Nominator:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Department
- Email
- Phone

4. Required Information - Nominee:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Job Title
- Department
- Years in Nursing/Patient Care
- Address (Country, Address Line 1, City, State/Province, Postal Code)
- Email
- Phone

    Submission Instructions

  • All information must be submitted at the same time
  • You will not be able to start the nomination and come back to it at a later time
  • Nomination materials must be submitted to the chief nursing officer
  • The chief nursing officer must submit the final nomination to The Research Foundation

    Deadline

  • Must be submitted to the chief nursing officer (specific deadline date not provided on website)

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

healthcare

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