My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards

The 2023 My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards aim to highlight the outstanding work of hospital staff, day in and day out. The awards will recognize heroes from among member hospitals in our six-county region (LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura). Awardees will be honored at the My SoCal Hospital Heroes Awards Gala, set for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.


Thank You for Nominating Your Heroes

Thank you to all who took the time to submit the stories of outstanding hospital employees! Nominations have closed. We look forward to selecting this year’s Heroes soon!


Categories

The selection committee will review nominations and choose the 2023 Hospital Heroes. Committee members may consider the following categories in naming award winners.

Unsung Hero

Non-clinical staff members who have made an impact behind the scenes with quiet acts of heroism. These staff represent their hospital with compassion, a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence. Willing to help at any moment, they demonstrate that being a “hero” isn’t always defined by title or rank.

Diversity, Health Equity and Inclusion (DHEI) Champion

Employees who inspire change with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion in health care. These team members have advocated for a positive difference in health care and have changed the lives of patients and peers through their everyday work. With a passion for health equity, they strive to create a more just and balanced system within their organizations.

Health Care Innovator

Individuals who always seek ways to help their organizations better care for patients, whether it’s improving business programs, increasing access to patient data, creating new care delivery models or designing innovative educational programs. These staff think outside the box to develop compelling ideas to change the health care workplace.

Community Impact

Hospital team members who have made significant contributions towards the health and safety of their community. These employees have shown commitment above and beyond their normal job duties and a clear desire to strengthen their hospital’s social responsibility. Demonstrating leadership and passion, these staff have left a tangible impact on their community.

Excellence in Nursing

Nurses who consistently demonstrate compassion, skill, knowledge and excellence in caring for patients. These committed staff stay up to date on and regularly implement best practices to enhance quality of life and patient safety in their departments. They stand out as role models for the community.


Questions?

For any questions about the nomination or awards process, please contact Devani Hubbard.

Devani Hubbard

Job title:
Program Director, Event Planning and Marketing
Phone number:
(213) 538-0715

Sponsorships

For information on sponsor opportunities, please contact Michael Jusi.

Michael Jusi

Job title:
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Phone number:
(213) 538-0737