GHPCO Individual Quality Award Nominations: 2026-2027 Awards Program Question Title * 1. Please enter your first and last name: Question Title * 2. Please state the organization with which you are affiliated: Question Title * 3. Please enter your email address: Question Title * 4. Please enter your nominees first and last name: Question Title * 5. What organization does your nominee represent? Question Title * 6. Please enter your nominee's email address: Question Title * 7. Please select one individual award to nominate: Physician Excellence Award:The Physician Excellence Award recognizes a dedicated physician who demonstrates outstanding commitment and exemplary service in the delivery of hospice and palliative medicine.This prestigious award celebrates a physician who goes above and beyond their clinical duties to ensure the highest quality of care, exhibiting profound compassion, exceptional clinical expertise, and unwavering dedication to the mission of the organization. Clinical Excellence Award:The Clinical Excellence Award recognizes an outstanding hospice or palliative care professional who exemplifies exceptional skill, compassion, and dedication in their field. This award honors individuals across all clinical disciplines—including nursing, social work, chaplain/spiritual care, bereavement, CNA, and physician—for their unwavering commitment to delivering holistic, patient- and family-centered care.Recipients of this award demonstrate the highest standards of professional excellence, serving as role models within their organizations and communities. Through their empathy, leadership, and collaboration, they enhance quality of life, bring comfort and dignity to patients and families, and embody the heart and mission of hospice and palliative care. GHPCO Servant Leadership Award:The GHPCO Servant Leadership Award recognizes an individual whose non-clinical role in supportive therapies, program coordination, or administration demonstrates excellence in providing essential support that elevates the administration, quality, and overall impact of their hospice or palliative organization.This award specifically celebrates vital professionals who lead through service and are critical to maintaining high standards of care and operational success. The award goes to essential staff members such as Volunteer Coordinators, Music Therapists, Massage Therapists, Administrative Staff, and other crucial supportive therapy or program coordination personnel. The recipient exemplifies the spirit of servant leadership by focusing on the needs of their team, patients, and organization, ensuring seamless operation and enriching the patient experience beyond direct clinical care. Nursing Excellence Award:Provides exceptional, evidence-based nursing care for symptom management and comfort. Champions patient rights and ensures dignity in all care decisions. Works seamlessly with physicians, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains to deliver holistic care. Serves as a role model and mentor for peers, fostering professional growth. Demonstrates measurable improvements in patient satisfaction and clinical performance. CNA Nursing Assistant (CNA) Excellence Award:Provides compassionate, dignified bedside care. Demonstrates reliability and professionalism in all duties. Advocates for patient comfort and safety. Works collaboratively with nurses and interdisciplinary teams. Receives consistent positive feedback from patients and families. Social Work Excellence Award:Advocates for patient rights and access to psychosocial resources. Provides holistic emotional and practical support honoring dignity and cultural sensitivity. Upholds ethical standards and confidentiality. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Implements innovative solutions for complex family or social challenges. Spiritual Care Excellence Award:Offers outstanding spiritual care tailored to diverse beliefs and values. Demonstrates cultural and religious sensitivity in end-of-life care. Maintains integrity and confidentiality in spiritual counseling. Collaborates with clinical teams for holistic care. Advocates for spiritual well-being and educates staff on best practices. Question Title * 8. Why are you nominating this individual for the award? In 1-2 paragraphs, give a detailed example or story (no PHI please) of why you think this individual should be considered for this award. Question Title * 9. What impact did this individual have on your clients, team, or community? Question Title * 10. What values were exemplified by this individual and why are they important to the story? Question Title * 11. Please use the space below for any further remarks on the nominee's qualifications for this award. Question Title * 12. Should the nominee be notified of this nomination? Yes, the nominee may be notified. No, please keep my nomination confidential. Done
