Founders' Day Award Nomination

Do you know a community leader who through the years has gone "above and beyond" the expected dedication to healthcare?  Someone who has had a positive and significant contribution to strengthening the quality and accessibility of healthcare in Asheville and the region?   If so, take a moment to nominate them for the Founder's Day Award so they will be recognized for their contributions to the health of our community.  Some past recipients include:

• Battle Haslam (2008)
• Jack Stevens (2008)
• Robert Boerner, MD  (2007)
• The Blomberg and Patton Families (2007)
• Lewis Standish Rathbun, MD (2006)
• The Charles D. Owen Family  (2006)
• John Russell, MD (2005)
• The George and Nancy Cecil Family (2005)
• The Ladies of the Flower Mission (2005)
• The Sisters of Mercy (2005)

• Been associated with healthcare locally for at least the past 10 years.
• Demonstrated accomplishments that are clearly recognizable as positive contributions to better healthcare for our community and region.

Also considered in the selection process:

• Involvement in healthcare activities at the state or national level.
• Current or past leadership positions in healthcare activities.
• Current or past connections with what is now Mission Health System including Memorial Mission Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Asheville Colored Hospital, etc.

You can also call us at 828-213-4800 to have a hard copy of the form mailed to you.  If submitting a nomination form via mail, please send to:

Janet Moore, Director
Mission Hospital Community Relations Department
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Nomination must be postmarked no later than August 29.