Many West Virginia companies encourage wellness among their employees. The award recognizes a business or organization that has instituted a wellness program, healthy network environment, ergonomics program or health-related activities.
Individuals and organizations contribute to the health of West Virginians. The award recognizes a person or an organization for leadership in focusing on a particular health care issue.
Many health care professionals in West Virginia devote their careers to the care of others. The award recognizes a health care professional who has provided care for at least 20 years.
Emergency situations require extraordinary responses. The award recognizes any person or organization who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in a life-saving endeavor. Honorees could be an emergency worker, nurse, physician, ambulance worker, etc.
Health care administrators provide the necessary leadership for organizations to care for their patients. The award recognizes an administrator who has displayed excellence within their organization.
Health care evolves and improves as the result of research. The award honors the individual, team or organization that has contributed to health care through their success in research.
Pharmacists, physicians’ assistants, nurses, physicians, researchers, technicians and others contribute daily to the care of West Virginians. The award honors a health care professional who had displayed extraordinary service.
West Virginians care about one another, and that trait perhaps is best seen among those who volunteer to provide health care for others. The award recognizes an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by volunteering to care for others.
