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About Crain’s Health Care Heroes: 

Crain's Health Care Heroes honors and celebrates leaders who exemplify innovation, exceptional leadership, compassion and dedication. These heroes expand access to care, pioneer new medical procedures and champion diversity in health care.  They excel in patient care through revolutionary surgeries and innovative breakthroughs on treatments and medical devices. Selected through an editorial review process, our honorees showcase their unwavering commitment and contributions to increasing efficiencies, saving lives and improving community health. 

What are the nomination categories? 

• Corporate Achievement Heroes: Leaders who significantly contributed to the growth of their health care organizations and positively impacted the industry and their communities 
• Administrator Heroes: Executive-level leaders who developed creative health care programs, processes or plans that improved employee and patient experiences 
• Physician Heroes: Doctors with proven track records as clinicians who use novel techniques to improve quality of care
• Allied Health Heroes: Nurses and other allied health workers with records of exemplary and innovative work
• Advancements in Care Heroes: Individuals or teams that have discovered or developed groundbreaking procedures, devices, programs or services that save lives and improve quality of life

What is the deadline for nomination? Nominations are due on March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

I was recognized as a Health Care Hero, can I be on the list again? 

No, Health Care Heroes is a one-time honor. We recommend checking out Crain's 40 Under 40, Notables, Women of Influence and Best Places to Work as additional opportunities for recognition. 

How do I submit a nomination? 

We only accept nominations with the online form. We do not accept nominations via phone, email, mail or fax. We need the detailed information called for in the online nomination form.  

• To get started: Click the nomination link and sign into your account. If you do not have an account, you will be asked to create one before you can proceed with the nomination form. We recommend using Chrome or Firefox web browsers to complete your application. 
• To finish an incomplete nomination: Sign into your account and choose either the "incomplete" or "in progress" option as shown on the next page. Then, select "edit" on the following page to complete the previously started submission.

How much does it cost to submit? 

The nomination fee is $25. Nomination fees may be paid via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Nomination fees are non-refundable.   

Does it matter who submits the nomination? 

You can nominate yourself, a client, a family member, your boss, an employee or an acquaintance. The most important thing is that you state a clear, business-oriented reason for the nomination. It is helpful for a nominator to be in a position to be objective, but no one is disqualified based on who did the nominating.  

Can you send me a copy of my nomination form and invoice? 

To download a copy of your completed nomination and/or invoice, please follow the steps below:

• Download a copy of your nomination: Sign into your account and click "complete" under "my applications." On the next screen, you can view or print your completed nominations. 
• Download a copy of your invoice: Sign into your account and click "invoices" under "my applications." On the next screen, please select the invoice you would like to view. After you select the invoice, you may print only your invoice or print the invoice plus nomination submitted. 

What is the process like? 

After we receive nominations, Crain’s editors hold a series of meetings to determine who will be chosen. We strive to come up with a diverse list that represents a broad spectrum of the fields, companies and organizations we cover.  

When will honorees be notified? 

Health Care Heroes honorees will be notified approximately 5 weeks before publication day. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide status updates until congratulatory letters are sent.  

What is required of those who are selected? 

Health Care Heroes honorees participate in an interview with Crain’s editorial team. Declining this request will disqualify the candidate.  

Can you provide feedback on why I was not selected? 

Unfortunately, we cannot provide feedback on why you were not picked. It likely won't be for one reason and for reasons related to presenting a diverse range of professions and industries. 

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