Heroes in Action Awards

The March of Dimes is honored to pay tribute to nurses, physician, and all maternal & infant providers by recognizing extraordinary HEROES IN ACTION throughout the community. HEROES IN ACTION events honor those who make a difference in the lives of so many. Nominate an outstanding hero today.
Deadline for nominations is September 25, 2022.

Research Award

Recognizes both a nurse and physician who have made significant and sustained contributions to nursing/medical research and whose research has positively impacted the profession and the clients it serves. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on patient care, impact on community health promotion, and impact on nursing/medical profession.

Professional Development Award

Recognizes two nurse educators (0-10 years & 11+ years) and or nurses in staff development in the clinical, corporate or non-profit setting who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership and teaching excellence, while championing diversity and inclusivity in promoting education for nurses. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on patient care, impact on nursing profession, and impact on staff/personnel development.

Health Equity Leadership Award

Recognizes a healthcare professional, hospital or other individual who has displayed leadership in advancing health equity as a strategy to improve outcomes and experiences in the area of maternal and child health. Outcomes to be measured include: Impact on MOD mission (health of moms and babies) in terms of diversity/equity/inclusion; Effective leadership in advancing diversity/equity/inclusion; Impact of work and ability to be replicated/used to model.

Academic Education Award

Recognizes two nurse educators (0-10 years & 11+ years) in the academic setting or those who have served as faculty in the clinical setting and have demonstrated exceptional innovation in teaching/learning practices, mentorship, compassion and teaching excellence while championing diversity and inclusivity in promoting education for nurses. Outcomes to be measured include: teaching practices/pedagogy, innovation of evaluation methods, and impact on community/clients

Patient Care Award

Recognizes three nurses (0-5 years; 6-19 years; 20+ years) practicing in any clinical area that consistently exemplify excellence in patient care demonstrating: a deep commitment to delivering safe and high-quality care to patients, compassion, a positive attitude, high responsiveness, effective communication skills, and a strong team spirit. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on patient care, impact on community health promotion, and impact on diversity/inclusion.

Innovation Award

Recognizes a physician, nurse, researcher or other healthcare professional whose innovation has improved patient safety, quality of care and patient outcomes in the healthcare environment. Innovations can be in the form of products, programs, projects, or interventions that improve healthcare practice. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on community/clients, impact on nursing/medical profession, and impact on patient care.

Leadership Award

Recognizes three nurses (0-5 years; 6-19 years; 20+ years) who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills through example and possess excellence in mentoring, professionalism, scholarship, inclusivity, and integrity. The award recipients consistently inspire, support, and encourage others in addition to creating an environment of compassion. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on patient care, impact on staff development & morale, and dedication to excellence.

Rising Star Award

Recognizes a nurse who has graduated from any RN, LPN, or graduate nursing program within the last year. The award recipients consistently provide safe patient care, demonstrate genuine compassion for patient needs, and work well with others. This rising star in nursing demonstrates a strong potential for being tomorrow’s nurse leader and shows a deep commitment to lifelong learning.. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on nursing profession, impact on patient care, and future goals/aspirations.

March of Dimes Roosevelt Award

Recognizes a nurse, physician or other healthcare professional who demonstrates excellence, compassion and dedication in embodying the mission and vision of the March of Dimes by promoting healthy moms and strong babies. The recipient of the March of Dimes Roosevelt Mission Award is an effective healthcare leader serving the clinical community and/or general community fighting effectively and passionately to advance the health of all moms and babies. Outcomes to be measured include: impact on MOD mission (health of moms and babies), impact on patient and community care, and effective leadership

Lifetime Achievement “Stork” Award

Recognizes a nurse, physician, or other healthcare professional who demonstrates a lifetime commitment to mothers and/or babies and has recognized professional accomplishments that have contributed to improved care, systems or social change that have or will likely have the potential to positively impact future generations. Outcomes to be measured include: career impact on MOD mission (health of moms and babies); Impact on profession; Impact on patient and community care as relates to future generations.