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To celebrate the work of We Honor Veterans (WHV) partners, NHPCO is presenting the 2024 We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award to recognize the extraordinary investment, commitment, and achievement of hospice organizations providing high-quality, end-of-life care to Veterans and their families.
We Honor Veterans Level Four and Level Five hospice partner with active NHPCO membership are invited to nominate their organization or another partner for their accomplishments within the We Honor Veterans program during the last year.
Who is eligible for the We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award?
We Honor Veterans Level Four and Five hospice partners with active NHPCO membership are invited to nominate their organization for the work they have accomplished as a We Honor Veteran partner in the past year. All applications must be approved by organizational leadership (i.e. Executive Director or CEO) and be received by the submission deadline of July 1, 2024 to be considered for the award.
What is the nomination deadline for the We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award?
All applications are due by midnight on July 1, 2024.
What is the application process for the We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award?
Submit your application via our online form by midnight on July 1, 2024.
Supplementary materials for the application
All applicants will have the option to include a short video at the end of the application form. Finalists may be asked to submit supplemental materials such as media articles, stories of Veteran patients, photos highlighting WHV activities, event fliers, etc. if requested by the review committee.
Applicants are required to confirm that by submitting their information via the application form, you give WHV and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) permission to post your pictures and stories on our social media accounts and within our blog pages, educational resources, and marketing and outreach materials.
If you are submitting a photo or story that includes a patient, applicants must ensure that they have permission to do so and have filled out the proper release forms for your organization.
How is the award recipient selected?
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of NHPCO staff (excluding the WHV team) and input will be provided by VA staff.
Only the information provided in the award application will be used to determine the award recipient. Applications should be completed with the assumption that the review committee has no prior knowledge of your Veterans program.
The following criteria will be used to determine the award recipient:
- Successful completion of the We Honor Veterans best practices:
- Utilization of the Military History Checklist
- Participation in a Hospice-Veteran Partnership
- Implementation of a Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer program
- Creativity in honoring Veterans
- Staff engagement in Veteran program
- Collaboration with local Department of Veterans Affairs
- Local community engagement
How will the award winner be recognized?
The winning organization will receive the 2024 We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award during the NHPCO 2024 Annual Leadership Conference in Denver, CO.
In addition to the award ceremony, the recipient will be recognized in various conference materials and communications. The winning organization will also be featured in a We Honor Veterans Quarterly Newsletter and in the 2024 Annual Report.
Please note: Award winners are expected to make their best effort to attend the conference and accept the award in-person. The winning organization will be notified by August 1. Information will be provided to apply for scholarship assistance to attend if requested.
Send in your nomination!
Nominate your organization for the 2024 We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award by July 1, 2024!
We look forward to celebrating the dedicated work our partners engage in daily to support America’s Veterans at end of life!
If you have any questions, please email veterans@nhpco.org.
