CALL FOR NOMINEES

 

About the Award
The MITSS HOPE Award was established in 2008 to recognize people -- patients, families, healthcare providers, hospitals (or teams or departments therein), academic institutions, community health centers, grass roots organizations, EAP programs, etc. – who exemplify the mission of MITSS:  Supporting Healing and Restoring Hope to patients, families, and clinicians impacted by adverse medical events.

MITSS achieves its mission through:

• Creating awareness and educating about the emotional impact of adverse medical events on patients, families, and clinicians;
• Providing direct support services to anyone affected by adverse events; and,
• Advocating for healthcare organizations to develop formal support systems and provide resources for their patients and staff in cases of adverse events.

An independent, multi-disciplinary Selection Committee will review the nominations to ensure that each submission clearly demonstrates a direct link and alignment with the MITSS mission.

The winner receives a $5,000 monetary prize to assist in continuing their work. 

Award Eligibility Criteria:

• This is a national award, and nominations from anywhere in the United States are encouraged.
• Recipient must arrange to be present at the MITSS 8th Annual Dinner to accept the Award.
• Self-nominations will be allowed.

Submission Requirements:

A 500 to 1,000 word essay that describes the initiative/work of an individual or organization must be submitted.  Each submission must be aligned with the MITSS mission and include the following: 

• Background (Describe the work being done.)
• Impact (How does the work benefit patients, families, and/or clinicians affected by an adverse event?)
• Goals (What do you hope to achieve?)
• Measures of Success (How do you measure your success?)
• Plan (If you were to win the HOPE Award, how would you use the $5,000 prize to further your work?)

click here to download the 2009 Hope Award Application Form

Send nomination packets, including a cover letter and completed application form, to:

                                    MITSS
                                    830 Boylston Street
                                    Suite 206
                                    Chestnut Hill, MA  02467
                                    ATTN:  MITSS HOPE AWARD

Deadline:  Applications must be received by September 14, 2009.  Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Award Presentation:  The 2009 HOPE Award will be presented at the MITSS 8th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser on Thursday, November 12th, 2009, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel.

No phone submissions will be accepted.

For more information, please contact Winnie Tobin at 617-232-0090 or wtobin@mitss.org