Healthcare Heroes
Your heroes might wear capes. But Utah’s wear scrubs and latex gloves.
Date: October 2026
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Nominations Close
August 2026
Event Overview
Utah Business is proud to present Healthcare Heroes, an award recognizing individuals making extraordinary contributions to healthcare around the state. Honorees demonstrate an unparalleled dedication to advancing healthcare services, expanding community outreach and championing equitable access to essential resources. No matter their role, these administrators, physicians, nurses, educators, and innovators touch us all – from the youngest NICU baby to accident prone teenagers, from adults looking to improve their health to those battling serious illnesses.
What makes a great candidate?
Ideal award candidates:
- Demonstrate remarkable passion for the healthcare industry.
- Are dedicated to saving, helping, healing, and improving the quality of life of Utahns.
- Have impacted our local community in positive ways through their work.
- Are people-focused and see the individuals behind the healthcare procedures – not just another patient or hospital bed.
- Put others’ needs before their own, often work long hours to bring their vision of what Utah care could be to fruition.
Why Enter
- Recognition and Prestige
- Networking Opportunities
- Increased Visibility
- Employee Moral and Recruitment
- Validation of Efforts
- Ispirational Influence
Strengthening Community Ties
Nominations close August 2026
About the Nomination Process
How are honorees selected?
Nominations are scored by a panel of business and industry experts. Scores are then averaged and ranked to determine top performers.
Who can submit a nomination?
Anyone may nominate a candidate. Great nominations usually come from someone who works closely with the candidate and knows about their best qualities and contributions.
Is there a fee to submit a nomination?
No! It’s always free to submit nominations for all Utah Business awards.
What is the nomination process like?
To submit a nomination, click on the Nominate Here button on this page. You’ll fill out a simple form with basic information about the nominee, in addition to questions relating to: characteristics that have made them an impactful healthcare provider, events or initiatives they have helped spearhead, and details on how they’ve contributed to the growth or success of their patients.
What information should be included in the nomination?
Great nominations that stand out provide specific details about the contributions and impact of the nominee. Consider including information about your nominee’s expertise, accomplishments, and leadership skills, as well as explanations about your nominee’s unique traits and statistics about their work and impact in the healthcare industry.
For more details on nomination information, please visit our award Q&A page here.
Do multiple nominations for a candidate improve their chances of being selected?
No. Honorees are selected based on merit rather than popular vote. It is best to compile all the information into one well-written nomination. As the judges read through all the nominations—sometimes hundreds of them—it’s easier for them to get a full picture of the nominee if all information is in the same nomination.
Photos from the Award Event
Sponsorship Opportunities
Utah Business events provide a dynamic platform for celebrating the achievements, innovations and contributions of professionals and organizations across Utah. Our events are meticulously designed to recognize excellence and inspire growth within the business community.
Sponsors are an integral part of our events strategy.
Sponsorship packages are available at all levels of impact and budget, ranging from comprehensive exposure to element-specific branding. Options include:
- Company logo on all print and digital advertising throughout marketing campaign.
- Company logo on event landing page.
- Table sponsorship.
- Exhibit table.
- Company logo on honoree videos and award plaques.
- Use of event logo.
- And more.
Organizations wishing to get involved with this unique group of leaders should visit utahbusiness.com/advertise for more information.
