he Escambia County Medical Society Foundation (ECMS-Foundation) is proud to announce its inaugural Health Excellence Awards, set to take place on October 10th, 2024 at the historic Museum of Commerce. This new initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of healthcare professionals and organizations in our community.
The Health Excellence Awards will honor local healthcare champions in five categories:
- Workplace Health Vanguard Award
- Healing Hands Award (Clinical, Non-Physician)
- Healthcare Harmony Award (Non-Clinical, Non-Physician)
- Heart of the Community Award
- The ECMS Pinnacle Award (ECMS Member Physician)
Dr. Ellen W. McKnight, President of ECMS-Foundation, emphasizes the importance of this recognition: “Healthcare professionals at all levels make significant impacts on our community every day. These awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge their dedication, expertise, and compassion. By celebrating excellence, we hope to inspire continued innovation and commitment to quality care in our region.”
This event serves a dual purpose as both an awards ceremony and a fundraiser for ECMS-Foundation’s vital community programs. These include the Go Seniors! Transportation program, BP Cuff Distribution initiative, and the Music: Just What the Doctor Ordered program.
Community members are encouraged to participate by nominating deserving individuals and organizations. Nominations are open until August 31st and can be submitted at escambiacms.org/HEA.
For businesses and individuals interested in supporting this initiative, sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested parties can contact director@escambiacms.org or call 850-478-0706 for more information.
About ECMS-Foundation: Established in 1994, the ECMS-Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Medical Society. The Foundation is dedicated to improving healthcare access for the community’s most vulnerable members through various programs and initiatives.
