What are the WIH Awards?

The WIH Awards are an opportunity for us to lift each other up and to showcase our community of strong women. Offered annually, the Women in Healthcare Awards Luncheon is held at our National LeadHERship Summit. Each award is given to one woman or company in each category.

When to Apply

All applicants will be notified about the status of their applications by email prior to the Summit awards ceremony.

Application Process

Review the Awards categories below carefully to fully understand the qualifiers of each.

Complete the corresponding online application for the award you are interested in or nominating.

The Women in Healthcare Advisory board will judge applicants on predetermined criteria. Each application will be reviewed blindly and ranked by the selection committee based on these qualifiers. It is important to the Women in Healthcare community that these awards are scored in a way that eliminates bias and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Submissions will be accepted until May 10, 2024.

Awards Categories

Rising Star

The Rising Star Award recognizes a woman in the industry who embodies the values of WIH with less than 10 years’ experience in the industry. Membership in WIH is not a requirement to win.

Who is eligible?

Less than 10 years’ experience
Demonstrates leadership
Respect within and outside of the organization
Demonstrates capacity as a future leader

Outstanding Leader

The Outstanding Leader Award recognizes a woman in the industry who embodies the values of WIH, with over 10 years’ experience in the industry, by not only being a professional success but also as someone who has paved the road for those coming up behind her. Membership in WIH is not a requirement to win.

Who is eligible?

10 years’ plus experience
Strong leadership skills
Respected (by all levels)
Committed to personal growth

Making A Difference

The Making A Difference Award recognizes a company who is making significant contributions to their community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. The honoree selected should serve as a role model to other organizations for compassion and service and be striving to make the world a better place.

Who is eligible?

Companies connected to the healthcare industry, either as healthcare organizations, vendors, or nonprofits, who have at least one member in Women in Healthcare, who are spending resources on bettering their communities in which they live and work.

Organization Award

The Organization Award recognizes an organization for an initiative, program, or other support they have implemented that align with the mission of WIH. Membership in WIH is not a requirement to win.

Who is eligible?

Companies connected to the healthcare industry, either as healthcare organizations, vendors, or nonprofits, who have at least one member in Women in Healthcare, who are spending resources on bettering their communities in which they live and work.