TLI Innovation Heroes Award

Honors individuals who exemplify the spirit of innovation in healthcare. Winners have advocated for transformative change through practical approaches to improve health and well-being of a patient community.

Eligibility: Individuals

Focus Areas: Healthcare innovation and patient advocacy

What They Look For: TLI Innovation Heroes are making a difference for patients – impacting their experience and outcomes. Their efforts contribute significantly to superior prevention, treatment and positive results – sometimes cures – for those facing chronic medical diagnoses in the United States and across the globe.

Geographic Scope: United States and globally

Award Announcement: Awards are announced in the media, on the TLI website and via email distribution, honoring Innovation Heroes for their contributions.

Recent Winner (2021): Ariel Rigney, MPA - limb loss survivor recognized for advocating for amputee rights and access to care

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the TLI Foundation Award Application portal. Visit https://www.thoughtfoundation.org/tli-foundation-award-application to access and complete the application form.

Note: Specific application requirements and deadlines are not detailed in the available content.