The Rising Leader Award

Nominations are due by April 1, 2025

The Rising Leader Award recognizes an individual who is under the age of 35 OR has been working in hospice for less than five years and exhibits exemplary professional accomplishments and a commitment to hospice. They are known to go over and above on a regular occasion and are considered an asset to the team.

Eligibility Requirements

• Individuals must be nominated by their hospice (cannot self-nominate).
• Nominations must be approved by the department manager and the agency CEO (or designee).
• The nominator is responsible for soliciting and compiling all required nomination materials and for submitting the completed nomination forms. The submission of supporting materials is encouraged, but not required.
• Nominees may not be currently serving on the FHPCA Awards of Excellence Subcommittee.
• Nominators may be asked to participate in a telephone interview with the Awards of Excellence Selection.

Nomination Questions/Materials

• Describe the employee’s contribution and addition to the team.
• Provide at least two examples of the nominee’s leadership skills that set them apart from others.
• Please write 2–3 paragraphs on why this person should win this award.
• Please include at least one digital photo of just the nominee.
• Please include 3–5 digital photos of the nominee in action (examples: processing bill at desk, as a team, or the results of your nomination project).