Read about the Up & Comers
Welcome to the Up & Comers recognition program. This program, co-sponsored by Witt/Kieffer, an Oak Brook, Ill.-based executive search firm, honors rising young stars in the healthcare management field. Per editorial policy, sponsors are not involved in the judging or determination of award recipients.
Are you an Up & Comer? Start a conversation with your fellow honorees in Modern Healthcare's Up & Comer's LinkedIn group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this program about?
A: Co-sponsored by Witt/Kieffer, this program honors rising young stars in the healthcare management field.
Q: When is the call for entries?
A: The call for entries is May 21, 2012. Click here to add your name to our notification database, you will receive an e-mail when the nomination period is open
Q: What are the criteria?
A: Must be 40 years of age or younger as of the submission deadline and have made significant contributions in healthcare administration, management or policy. Per editorial policy, sponsors are not involved in the judging or determination of award recipients.
Q: When is the deadline for nomination submissions?
A: The deadline to submit a nomination is July 13, 2012.
Q: How do I nominate someone?
A: To participate, please submit the candidate's resume along with a letter of no more than three double-spaced pages outlining the nominee's credentials, accomplishments and leadership qualities. Each submission must include a color photo (266 dpi) of the nominee as well as his or her age. Please send the materials to:
Up & Comers
c/o David Burda, Editor
Modern Healthcare
150 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
Electronic submissions are welcome at
dburda@modernhealthcare.com.
Q: Is there a fee to enter/nominate?
A: No fee required.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?
A: Modern Healthcare's editor, David Burda at dburda@modernhealthcare.com.
Q: Can I be notified of next year's call for entries?
A: Yes. Click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an e-mail when the call for nomination period is open.
Recognition
Q: How and when will the winners be announced?
A: The winners will be announced in an issue of
Modern Healthcare and published on ModernHealthcare.com. on September 24, 2012.
Q: Will entrants be notified if they win/lose?
A: Winners will be contacted; non-winning entrants will not be contacted.
Advertising in our Up & Comers Issue
For information on advertising in our Up & Comers feature, please contact Ilana Klein, advertising director of
Modern Healthcare, at
iklein@modernhealthcare.com or 312.649.5311.
