The Breakthrough Award

The Breakthrough Award recognizes an individual or team who, through their efforts to research and implement new ideas, has improved hospice care. Whether piloting a new program, streamlining a process or discovering a better way to provide a service, the recipient of this award advances the mission of hospice and provides a path for others to follow.

Nomination Deadline: April 1.

Nomination Checklist
Please prepare the following items for your nomination.

  1. The requested contact and biographical information for the individual or team nominated and the nominator.
  2. An abstract (250 words or less) which includes ALL the following information:
    • A summary of the problem addressed or inspiration for the project.
    • The objectives of the research.
    • Brief explanation of methodology
    • Results, conclusions and recommendations
  3. A separate summary (150 words or less) for publication in the event program.
  4. 3-5 photographs of the nomination project.
    Examples: nominee project “in action”, individuals or as a team, or the results of your nomination project.
  5. Ability to upload a graphic of the research project poster. [poster recommendations and guide]

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Nominated programs must have been in existence for a minimum of one year.
  • 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 (please see step 4).
  • The nominated service/program must be predominantly the direct work of hospice staff, not solely the work of outside organizations or consultants.

Nominations are CLOSED