2026 APPA Award Timeline

• July 31, 2026 (the entry period has closed)
  Deadline to submit nominations.
• August 2026
  All nominations are reviewed and Award recipients are selected.
• Fall 2026
  Announcement of Award recipients and presentation to honorees.
  
  

Nomination Guidelines
All Medical Staff and retired HonorHealth physicians are eligible. Nominations can come from HonorHealth and affiliated staff, or by self-nomination.

Nominations should be compelling, complete, and specifically describe the nominee's activities and actions in the areas of philanthropy, leadership, volunteerism and advocacy.

 Leadership

• Nominee supports HonorHealth Foundation’s mission and serves as an ambassador for philanthropy to fellow physicians, staff, patients and the community.
• Introduces external contacts to HonorHealth Foundation for potential philanthropy, e.g., vendor introductions, tables for fundraising events, etc.
• Chairs/Co-Chairs a committee or group that supports philanthropy at HonorHealth.

 Volunteerism

• Participates in donor meetings/tours. Helps educate donors and Foundation staff through presentations to donors/Foundation Staff in support of philanthropy.
• Makes presentations to major donor prospects at salons. Meets with prospective donors to help inspire their giving major donors.
• Participates in meetings, dinners or events to express gratitude to high-level donors.
• Dedicates time volunteering at HonorHealth community programs.

 Advocacy

• Connects the Foundation with others in the organization or community to benefit philanthropy.
• Creates opportunities for the Foundation to expand its reach internally and/or externally.
  
  

 Philanthropy

• A physician with an exceptional generosity through cash gifts, pledges or planned gifts to HonorHealth Foundation in support of HonorHealth programs and services
• Grateful Patient referrals to HonorHealth Foundation.
• Engagement with Foundation programs or events, e.g. assembling tables at Foundation events, promoting employee annual giving program among staff.
  
  

APPA Selection Process
All nominations are reviewed by, and recipients are selected by, HonorHealth Foundation staff and select Medical Staff leaders and physicians.

Questions?

Contact Heather Walton
Physician Relations
HonorHealth Foundation
480-587-5045
hwalton@HonorHealth.com

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