Fierce DEI Awards - 2024
Honoring remarkable achievements and positive changes in the healthcare industry.
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Announcing the FIERCE DEI AWARDS!
The Fierce DEI Awards celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the healthcare industry. This program honors organizations, initiatives, and individuals who are making significant strides in creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare environment.
Through this program, we aim to:
Acknowledge exceptional contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare settings.
Promote innovative practices and strategies that enhance patient care, improve workforce diversity, and address health disparities.
Celebrate the individuals and organizations leading the charge in fostering a culture of inclusion and equity.
Gain recognition for your impactful work in advancing DEI in healthcare — Enter now!
Awards Categories:
The Fierce DEI Awards aim to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of those driving positive change in the healthcare industry. By recognizing excellence in DEI, the program seeks to inspire continued progress, foster a culture of inclusivity, and ultimately contribute to a more equitable healthcare system for all.
Showcasing Companies
1. Outstanding DEI Initiative in Patient Care
Recognizes healthcare organizations or programs that have successfully implemented initiatives to ensure equitable and inclusive patient care practices, addressing diverse patient needs and reducing disparities.
2. Excellence in Workforce Diversity
Honors healthcare organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, including efforts in recruitment, retention, and promotion of underrepresented groups.
3. Innovative DEI Training and Education
Celebrates innovative training programs or educational initiatives that enhance cultural competence and foster an inclusive environment among healthcare professionals.
4. Community Engagement and Outreach Excellence
Awards organizations or programs that have made significant strides in engaging and supporting diverse communities through outreach, partnerships, and community-based health initiatives.
5. Inclusive Patient Experience Design
Honors efforts in designing patient experiences and facilities that are accessible and welcoming to diverse populations, including considerations for physical, linguistic, and cultural accessibility.
6. Excellence in Data-Driven DEI Practices
Acknowledges organizations that effectively use data and analytics to measure, track, and improve DEI outcomes, ensuring evidence-based approaches to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Showcasing Individuals
1. DEI Champion Award
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing DEI principles within the healthcare industry, through advocacy, leadership, or personal contributions.
2. Leadership in Health Equity
Acknowledges individual leaders that have shown remarkable dedication to advancing health equity, including efforts to address social determinants of health and reduce healthcare disparities.
3. DEI Emerging Leader
Celebrates outstanding individuals who, despite being relatively new in their career, have made significant contributions to fostering an inclusive and equitable healthcare environment through innovative approaches, impactful initiatives, and a commitment to driving positive change.
2024 Key Dates and Information
Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates for the 2024 DEI Awards:
- November 4: Finalists Announced
- December 9: Winners Announced
Eligibility:
Nominees may include healthcare organizations, programs, initiatives, or individuals actively engaged in advancing DEI within the healthcare industry. Eligible entities must demonstrate measurable impact and commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable healthcare environment.
Selection Criteria:
- Innovation and Impact: The degree of creativity and effectiveness in advancing DEI goals
- Measurable Outcomes: Evidence of tangible improvements in patient care, workforce diversity, or community engagement
- Sustainability and Scalability: The potential for long-term impact and wider application of DEI practices
- Ethical Considerations: Adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements in DEI efforts
What Do Winners Receive?
- Featured in the Fierce DEI Awards Report with world-wide distribution
- Exclusive use of the Fierce DEI Awards Winner lcon for one year
- Inclusion in a press release announcing the year's Awards winners and accomplishments
- Press release template for your distribution
- Logo and recognition on DEI Awards website for a year
- Social media promotion
Become a Judge for the Fierce DEI Awards
Join us in celebrating excellence and apply to become a judge, where your expertise will help us honor organizations, initiatives, and individuals who are making significant strides in creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare environment.
- Judging period: October 14-25, 2024
Judge applications are accepted year-round. Kindly note, this application is to express interest in becoming a Fierce Awards judge and does not guarantee participation. If selected, you will be contacted via email 3-4 weeks prior to the judging period.
