MITSS ANNOUNCES THE FIRST ANNUAL H.O.P.E. AWARD
Honoring Outstanding People Everywhere.
About the Award
The MITSS HOPE Award, established in 2008, is for people (medical and non-medical individuals, teams, departments, healthcare institutions, long term care facilities, community health centers, etc…) who exemplify the mission of MITSS -- Supporting Healing and Restoring Hope to those, patients, families and clinicians affected by adverse medical events. The recipient will demonstrate this through leadership, promoting awareness, education, advocacy, support, and action in their healthcare community. Applicants may serve any or all of those groups (patients, families and/or clinicians) affected by adverse medical events.
Winner(s) will receive a $5,000.00 monetary prize to assist in continuing their work.
Award Eligibility Criteria:
- Nominees must be working in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Self nominations will be allowed
- Recipient must be present at the MITSS 7th Annual Dinner to accept award
Submission requirements:
A 500 to 1,000 word essay that describes the initiative/work of an individual or organization, and how the initiative/work demonstrates the direct link to the MITSS mission of supporting healing and restoring hope to patients, families, and clinicians following adverse medical events must be submitted.
Nomination packets should also include a cover letter and application and sent to:
MITSS
830 Boylston Street, Suite 206, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
ATTN: MITSS HOPE AWARD
> Click here to downlod the submission form in PDF
Deadline: Application must be received by September 1, 2008. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Award Selection Committee
click here to view the bios of the selction committee
Award Presentation: Award will be presented at the MITSS Annual Dinner and Fundraiser on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.
**No phone submissions will be accepted.
For more information, please contact Winnie Tobin at 617-232-0090 or wtobin@mitss.org
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For MITSS information, or for more information pertaining to the MITSS HOPE Awards, please contact:
Winifred N. Tobin
Communications Director
T. 617-232-0090
F. 617-232-7181
Email:wtobin@MITSS.org
