Nominate A Hero

Nominate Your Favorite hero

ScrubBALL is recognizing frontline heroes who are making a difference in their communities.

VIVIAN THOMAS AWARD:

Honors a healthcare trailblazer who ascended from entry-level positions to become an influential industry leader. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher and at least a decade of healthcare experience. The ideal recipient has garnered public recognition for their expertise, as evidenced by accomplishments such as policy development, publications, authorship, or public speaking engagements.

This award is most applicable to positions such as:

Hospital CEO or CFO
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Nursing Officer
Department Directors (e.g., Oncology, Cardiology, Pediatrics)
Medical Research Directors
Hospital Administrator
Public Health Official

THE CHERRY HEALTHCARE HEART AWARD:

Recognizes an exemplary leader who inspires from within, selflessly serving others and setting a standard of excellence. This visionary professional actively seeks innovative solutions to organizational challenges, encourages fresh perspectives, and fosters an environment where ideas are freely shared and celebrated. The recipient should embody authenticity, optimism, and command respect in their leadership role.

This award is most applicable to senior-level leadership positions like:

Nurse Manager
Department Supervisor
Clinical Team Leader
Patient Care Director
Quality Improvement Manager
Operations Manager
Program Coordinator

UNSUNG HERO AWARD:

A successful leader who doesn’t just lead but serves as a blueprint for success. Celebrates an exceptional team player, nominated by colleagues for their outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to assist others. This award honors the individual who consistently goes above and beyond, rising to challenges and ensuring exceptional customer service. The recipient should demonstrate a commitment to maintaining open and collaborative relationships across all departments.

This award is most applicable to front-line staff and support roles, such as:

Nurses (RNs, LPNs)
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Medical Technicians
Respiratory Therapists
Phlebotomists
Radiology Technicians
Patient Care Technicians
Environmental Services Staff
Food Service Workers
Administrative Assistants
Patient Transport Staff

CHERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:

Two $8,200 scholarships (available in Texas and affiliated hospitals) will be awarded to promising individuals aspiring to enter the healthcare field. Applicants must submit a video and a 300-500 words essay for committee review. The nomination period runs from January 1st to April 1st, with application forms and detailed instructions available at www.scrubball.org. Due to limited space, interested parties are encouraged to purchase tickets promptly through the website.

Nomination Info

Date

January 1 - April 1, 2026

Time

Portal Opens January 1st Mid-night and closes April 1st,2026 at 11:59 PM Central.

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Nominate Your Favorite hero

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