Nominations open for 2019 Champions of Health awards
Posted on: 4/26/19
Individuals, groups and organizations that are working to positively change the health status of Oklahomans through unique and innovative programs are encouraged to apply for the 2019
Champions of Health awards. Nominations will be accepted online through May 24, and there is no cost to enter. Please help us identify eligible organizations and individuals by submitting nominations, or forwarding this information to others who might be interested.
All winners will be recognized at the Champions of Health gala on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Cox Business Center in Tulsa. The Champions of Health gala benefits the
Oklahoma Caring Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing Oklahomans access to preventive health services, including children’s immunizations, via the Oklahoma Caring Vans.
The award categories include:
- Champion of Children’s Health
- Champion of Senior Health
- Champion of the Uninsured
- Community Health Champion
- Corporate Health Champion
Nonprofit winners will receive a $5,000 contribution toward their organization or program, and will be considered for the highest honor, the Dr. Rodney L. Huey Memorial Champion of Oklahoma Health, as well as receive a $15,000 contribution.
The Champions of Health program is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, in partnership with the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, the Oklahoma Dental Association, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the
Oklahoma Hospital Association, the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, the Oklahoma Primary Care Association, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Oklahoma State Medical Association.
Additional details and nomination requirements can be found at
championsofhealth.org.