SHSMD Leadership Excellence Award
A lifetime achievement award for outstanding leaders. This award honors outstanding leaders who have contributed to the field of health care strategy, including marketers, strategic planners, business developers and communications/PR leaders—individuals who are truly exemplars of the strategy professions and can demonstrate a career lifetime of stellar achievement.
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Earning Criteria
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Must be a SHSMD member in good standing for at least ten years with demonstrated volunteer leadership involvement Twenty or more years of experience in the strategy professions - marketing, strategic planning, communications/PR, business development or physician strategies - including at least five years in the health care field. Nominees may not be currently serving on the SHSMD Board; however, past SHSMD Board members may be nominated.
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Innovation (25%) Demonstrated creativity, diversity of thought and nimbleness to exceed the rate of change (identified in Bridging Worlds: The Future Role of the Healthcare Strategist) through innovative use of solid marketing, planning, business development, or communications/PR techniques including—but not limited to—new product development, product line management, sales, community relations, environmental analysis, competitor assessment, needs assessment, forecasting or network development.
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Enhancement of the profession (25%) Participated in professional organizations, publications in the professional literature, professional public speaking and/or enhancing the credibility of the profession.
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Career achievements and progression (25%) Demonstrated significant career progression, documented results and work that is reflective of the implications identified in Bridging Worlds.
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Exceptional personal qualities and leadership abilities (15%) Exemplified SHSMD values. Demonstrated integrity, ability to work with diverse groups, motivating and mentoring others, and representing the values of our profession to people in other disciplines/other fields
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Stewardship (10%) Demonstrated mentor and professional involvement on a local, regional and/or national level. Community-level involvement may also be considered.