2026 Award Nomination Form – The Schwartz Center

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Award recipients will be invited to share a brief story about compassionate care onstage at our annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner in fall 2026. This is an opportunity to inspire fellow healthcare professionals and celebrate the impact of compassionate care. The Schwartz Center team will work with recipients to prepare their remarks and ensure they feel comfortable with the presentation.

Your Name*

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Your Profession*

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Is your organization a Schwartz Center partner?*

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Schwartz Center Partners

Your Organization*

Please enter the full name as it should be listed publicly (no abbreviations).

Your Email Address*

Your Phone Number*

Your Mailing Address*

Name of a PR/communications team member at your organization who we can work with if you are selected as a recipient. (optional)

PR/Comm's Email Address (optional)

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1 - What is your role within your organization?*

Word Limit: 500

2 - What does compassionate care mean to you?*

Word Limit: 500

3 - Describe how your work contributed to or aligned with one or more of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theschwartzcenter.org/recognition-programs/award/criteria/">Award Areas of Impact</a>? Please provide examples, which may include times when you*:*

Supported the well-being of your patients and/or their families
Supported the well-being of your colleagues
Developed practices or policies that had a meaningful impact on healthcare experiences and/or outcomes
Enabled equitable access to healthcare for underserved communities

Word Limit: 500

Attach Resume or CV (optional)

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Attach Additional Materials

It is optional, but highly encouraged, to submit additional supporting materials, including cards or letters of support or thanks written by patients or colleagues, articles, or media clips. These can be new or previously written.
We particularly recommend materials that highlight specific examples of compassionate care.
We will accept a maximum of three additional materials.
Although not required, these additional materials will help strengthen your nomination packet.
Please do not submit PowerPoint files.
PDFs are preferred.

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Speaking Agreement

I am willing to share my story onstage at the Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner in fall 2026.

Award recipients are invited to share a brief story about compassionate care at our annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner in fall 2026. This is an opportunity to inspire fellow healthcare professionals and celebrate the impact of compassionate care. By checking this box, I understand that if selected as an award recipient, I will be invited to speak briefly about my experience with compassionate care at the awards dinner. The Schwartz Center team will work with me to prepare my remarks and ensure I feel comfortable with the presentation.