Welcome to the Top 25 Minority Executives recognition program. The leadership of any industry should be reflective of its customers. Nowhere is this imperative more critical than in the very human business of healthcare. The diversity of this country is one of its greatest strengths, at its best, a model for a creative use of difference in the world. Ensuring that those who guide the institutions of American healthcare understand and also represent the diversity of this country is important. That's why we take pride in honoring the top 25 minority healthcare executives who are making a positive difference in the industry

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the call for entries?
A: The call for the 2012 awards is over. This is a biennial program, the next award will be given in 2014. Click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.

Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?
A: John Thomas, chief of editorial operations, at 312-649-5274 or jthomas@modernhealthcare.com.

Q: What are the criteria?
A: The candidate must have:

• Successfully served as a leader or managed an organization or company.
• Shown the ability or power to effect change in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated a willingness to share expertise with others in the field.
• Served as a role model or mentor to other minority healthcare executives.
• Assumed a leadership position in the industry outside of the candidate's own organization or company.

Q: When is the deadline?
A: The submission deadline has passed. Click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.

Q: Is there a fee to enter/nominate?
A: No fee.

Recognition:
Q: How and when will the winners be announced?
A: Recipients of the 2012 awards were published in the April 9, 2012 issue of Modern Healthcare.

Q: Will entrants be notified if they win/lose?
A: Recipients are notified prior to publication in the magazine; non-winning entrants will not be notified.

Q: Will there be an event?
A: Yes, Click here to be notified of award nominations and program details when they become available.

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