Special Recognition Awards

Nominations Instructions: Use the form linked on this page to submit a nomination for the following special awards.

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Above & Beyond Award

The nominee has exceeded the expectations of service to an international or chartered association.

Caduceus Award

The nominee (individual or group) has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in promoting HOSA as the pipeline for young people to the health professions. This award recognizes the importance of health industry leadership in working collaboratively to assure a qualified healthcare workforce for the future.

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Corporate Partner Award

The corporate nominee (business or entity) has demonstrated exemplary service to HOSA through partnership opportunities. The award recipient plays a unique and outstanding role in providing services to support the state association.

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Educational Excellence Award

The nominee (individual, educator, or educational agency) has demonstrated extraordinary leadership or service in the educational community at an international, national or state level. The recipient’s vision and/or support has enhanced HOSA’s ability to promote career opportunities in health care, thereby helping HOSA members achieve their educational goals.

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Government Leader Award

The nominee has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in an elected or
appointed government agency. The nominee’s leadership supports the
mission of HOSA and understands HOSA’s role in serving as the pipeline to
recruiting and developing future health professionals. The award recipient
supports the rights of all citizens to quality health care and the role of
government in providing policies, programs and practices that protect those
rights.

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Honorary Life Member 

The nominee has made a significant contribution to the growth and improvement of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals or provided financial and/or other support to one or more special HOSA projects.

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HOSA Hall of Fame Award

The HOSA Hall of Fame recognizes one state advisor, one local advisor, one member, one alumnus or one partner who have rendered outstanding service to HOSA,  health and biomedical science education and the health industry.

HOSA Hero Award

The HOSA Hero Award recognizes accountable bystanders - HOSA members, alumni and advisors who act and make a difference to save the lives of others. Documentation must include a source to verify heroic action.

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HOSA Outstanding Professional Association Award

The nominee (association) has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in promoting HOSA as the pipeline to the health professions.  The recipient's vision and support enhance HOSA's ability to promote career opportunities in the health industry, thereby helping HOSA members achieve their educational goals.

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Leadership in Collaboration Award

The nominee has demonstrated exemplary service to HOSA through
partnership opportunities. The award recipient plays a unique role in
promoting HOSA-Future Health Professionals as a significant contributor to
the health industry.

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Outstanding State Leader 

This award is designed to honor one Outstanding HOSA Leader serving as a current state officer within the state association in recognition of the member’s commitment to HOSA and outstanding leadership. The individual chosen for this award is nominated by the State Office and chosen by the Awards and Scholarship Committee.

Outstanding HOSA Advisor

Any member or other individual affiliated with HOSA may submit an application to nominate a local chapter advisor for the Outstanding HOSA Advisor Award. This award is designed to recognize advisors for the time and effort they expend to provide successful HOSA Chapter activities for their members.

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Scholarships

Any Secondary or Postsecondary/Collegiate member in good standing may submit an application for the Wisconsin HOSA Scholarship Program. Each year, Wisconsin HOSA will award at least one scholarship to a HOSA member continuing their efforts to become a future health professional through pursuing a health-related degree. Additional scholarships may also be offered each year with the sponsorships of various health industry partners of Wisconsin HOSA.