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VHHA Outstanding Service Awards

VIRGINIA HOSPITAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 13, 2026

158 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

VHHA Outstanding Service Awards

Overview: Recognition awards honoring hospital and health care leaders who have made significant contributions to Virginia's hospitals and health systems through selfless, energetic, and passionate engagement.

Geographic Scope: Virginia hospitals and health systems (VHHA member institutions)

Award Categories:

  • Distinguished Service – Given to a past or current chief executive officer with a long record of performing outstanding, valuable, and unique services to the hospital and health system community

  • Meritorious Service – Honors a person, other than a CEO, affiliated with a VHHA member who has a history of making significant contributions to health care, on the state and local level, through commitment to service and leadership

  • Excellence in Governance – Recognizes a person who serves on the governing body of a member hospital or health system who has a history of making significant contributions to health care, on the state and local level, through commitment to service and leadership
  • Eligibility:

  • Representatives from VHHA institutional members may nominate candidates

  • CEO recipients for Distinguished Service

  • Non-CEO VHHA member affiliates for Meritorious Service

  • VHHA member governing body members for Excellence in Governance
  • Award Presentation:

  • Honored at the annual VHHA Fall Conference (Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Leader Summit)

  • 2024 awards presented November 6-8, 2024 at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA
  • Selection: Evaluated and chosen by the VHHA Governance Committee. The committee reserves the right not to present an award in any category.

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address: VHHA Governance Committee, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 203, Glen Allen, VA 23060

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Nomination Deadline: September 13 (annual)

    Submission Requirements:
    1. Complete the official nomination form (available online)
    2. Include candidate's resumé
    3. Submit one-page narrative summarizing:
    - Candidate's accomplishments
    - Reasons for nomination
    4. Optional: Letters of recommendation and other supporting materials may be attached

    Submission Method:

  • Online form submission

  • Or mail to: VHHA Governance Committee, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 203, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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    Fields of Work

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