Purpose:
St. Joseph Hospital honors nurses that collectively and collaboratively exhibit the skills, expertise, and personal attributes that enhance to the delivery of exceptional patient care. Nominees demonstrate clinical excellence within their nursing practice and develops innovative approaches that improve patient outcomes. They engage respectfully and professionally with the interdisciplinary team, elevating the nursing profession and consistently embodying the St. Joseph Hospital core values: Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence.
The St. Joseph Hospital Cupola Award recognizes an exceptional leader who consistently demonstrates the skills, expertise, and personal attributes that advance outstanding patient care. This award honors a leader who works collaboratively across teams and disciplines, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion. Nominees lead by example, modeling professionalism, integrity, and respect in every interaction. They actively listen to staff, value diverse perspectives, and thoughtfully implement meaningful changes that improve both the patient and staff experience. By “closing the loop” through clear, transparent communication, they build trust and strengthen team engagement. The Cupola Award nominee inspires others through mentorship, coaching, and a genuine commitment to professional growth and development. They create opportunities for learning, encourage innovation, and promote collaboration across units and disciplines to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Through their leadership, they elevate their teams and embody the mission and values of St. Joseph Hospital.
Eligibility: Any nurse at St. Joseph Hospital that is in a managerial/supervisory position for a minimum of six months.
Process: Any employee, physician, patient or volunteer may nominate. Recipients will be selected based on evidence provided by completion of the nomination criteria.
Award: Award winners will be announced and presented during Nurses’ Week.
Deadline: All nominations must be received by April 18, 2026.
Instructions: Please cite specific examples including patient and physician comments. Expectation is to have at least 3-4 paragraphs to support this nominee. Failure to provide multiple, specific examples may result in disqualification of nomination.