The HonorHealth Foundation Advancing Philanthropy Physician Award recognizes and honors outstanding physicians who support the HonorHealth culture of philanthropy through engagement with the Foundation, support for priority initiatives, donor referrals, personal giving and advocacy for HonorHealth Foundation.

Nomination Guidelines
All Medical Staff and retired HonorHealth physicians are eligible for nomination. Nominations can come from HonorHealth employees, affiliated staff or by self-nomination. Nominations should be compelling, and specifically describe the nominee's activity and action in philanthropy, leadership, volunteerism and advocacy.

 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).

 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.
  
  

Timeline
Nominations must be received by August 31, 2024!

• August 2024
  Notifications and announcements go out to staff via HonorHealth Hub, physician newsletters and personal email.
• September 2024
  All nominations are reviewed and winners are selected by the Foundation Executive Leadership Committee and Medical Staff leaders/physicians.
• Late 2024
  Announcement and presentation.
  
  

Questions?

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

Download the 2024 APPA nomination form (fillable PDF file)

To nominate a physician for the Advancing Philanthropy Physician Award, download the fillable PDF form, complete and submit via email or postal mail.

Submit via email: APPA@HonorHealth.com
Submit via postal mail:
     HonorHealth Foundation - APPA nomination
     8125 N. Hayden Rd
     Scottsdale, AZ 85258

The HonorHealth Foundation Advancing Philanthropy Physician Award 2023 Honorees were recognized as outstanding physicians who support the HonorHealth culture of philanthropy through engagement with the Foundation, support for priority initiatives, donor referrals, personal giving and advocacy for HonorHealth Foundation.

Rahul Doshi, MD, FHRS, FACC
Chief of Complex Arrhythmia Management, HonorHealth Heart Health

Frederick F. Marciano, MD, PhD
Director of Neurosciences & Chairman of Neurological Surgery, HonorHealth

Tiffany Pankow, MD
VP-Chief of Caregiver Wellness & Patient Experience, HonorHealth

The HonorHealth Foundation Advancing Philanthropy Physician Award 2022 Honorees were recognized as outstanding physicians who support the HonorHealth culture of philanthropy through engagement with the Foundation, support for priority initiatives, donor referrals, personal giving and advocacy for HonorHealth Foundation.

Dr. Priya Radhakrishnan
Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, HonorHealth

Dr. Mayur Bhakta
Chief Medical Officer, Innovation Care Partners
Network Medical Director, HonorHealth Heart Group

Dr. Todd Levine
Medical Director, Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute at HonorHealth

Dr. Michel Sucher
Fellowship Director, HonorHealth Addiction Medicine