A: Co-sponsored by Witt/Kieffer, this program honors rising young stars in the healthcare management field.

A: Call for entries is now over. Check back for 2010 program dates. Or you can click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.

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.

A: Check back for 2010 program deadline date.

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
360 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
Electronic submissions are welcome at dburda@modernhealthcare.com.

A: No fee required.

A: Modern Healthcare's editor, David Burda at dburda@modernhealthcare.com.

A: Yes. Click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.

A: The winners for the 2009 program will be announced in the Sept. 14, 2009, issue of Modern Healthcare and online at ModernHealthcare.com.

A: Winners will be contacted prior to Sept. 14, 2009; non-winning entrants will not be contacted.