Employee Health Management Awards

2012 awards ceremony: L to R , Bob Peixotto for Leon Gorman, David Anderson, and John Harris,

The HERO Employee Health Management (EHM) Awards honor dedication and commitment to the field, and acknowledge out-standing achievements in the practice of EHM in the areas of Leadership and Research. Honorees are asked to share their experiences in EHM with their peers at the HERO Forum during the awards ceremony. The 2013 HERO Forum for Employee Health Management Solutions will be held in Orlando, FL, 2013 at the Hilton at Walt Disney World.

The Bill Whitmer Leadership Award

	The Bill Whitmer Leadership Award is shaped by and honors the decades of hard work and vision in the field of employee health management (EHM) by Bill Whitmer. As the co-founder and former CEO of HERO, the Health Enhancement Research Organization, Bill (and HERO) issued a loud Wake Up Call for Corporate America that our nation was in the midst of a perfect storm of poor health, an aging population and rising health care costs. Bill spent years bringing together leaders in the EHM industry – employers, researchers, providers, payors and consultants – and insisting that together, we represented a powerful force with the ability to positively impact the health of our nation. Today, HERO’s membership, and its voice and power as an agent for change have more than doubled.
2012 Winner: John Harris	Award Criteria	Application Form

The Mark Dundon Research Award

	The Mark Dundon Research Award honors the courage, vision and leadership in the area of research that Mark Dundon provided to the field of EHM management for the decades that he spent working in the healthcare industry. Best known within the ranks of the HERO membership as the co-founder and former Chairman of the Board of HERO, Mark’s contributions to the field of EHM research and the healthcare field in general include running a health care system in Tennessee, and providing the seed money for ground-breaking research. Each year at the Annual HERO Forum.
2012 Winner: David Anderson, PhD	Award Criteria	Application Form

Executive Health Champion Award

	The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) has identified the role of executive leadership as vital to successful Employee Health Management. In an effort to nurture this growing industry practice, HERO wishes to recognize executives that have directly impacted the health of their organization and positively influenced the corporate culture. This award will be presented to a person of senior leadership status, (e.g., CEO, CFO, VP) who has made an outstanding contribution towards the advancement of EHM within their company
2012 winner: Leon Gorman	Award Criteria	Application Form

Submission Instructions

Applications for each award should include relevant written testimonials. The Awards Committee requires a minimum of one recommendation and will review up to three recommendations. Written testimonials should be approximately one page in length. Individuals must be nominated by a peer. Applicants must submit a completed application and supporting documentation to:

Electronically to: angela.giedd@the-hero.org
FAX to: 952-831-0848
Mail to:
HERO
7400 Metro Parkway
Suite 270
Edina, MN 55439

Submission's  should be post-marked by July 15th, 2013.

The following information is helpful but not required. Describe factors perceived as unique or outstanding. These may include business, environmental, geographical or other factors that may influence the design, delivery or measurement. Summary of program achievements (may include professionally published or peer reviewed articles, awards, outstanding results, or local influence/recognition). You are also encourage to submit the nominee’s vitae.

Honorees receive complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations and Forum registration fee for themselves to the HERO Forum. 

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