Nashville Healthcare Heroes / Heroes in Healthcare

Overview

Nashville Healthcare Heroes (often branded as Heroes in Healthcare) is a program by the Nashville Business Journal that honors individuals and teams across Middle Tennessee’s health care ecosystem, including clinicians, administrators, researchers, and community health leaders. The award spotlights those demonstrating exceptional patient care, innovation, leadership, and community impact. Companies and organizations pursue it for regional visibility in the Nashville health care market and third‑party editorial validation by a reputable local business publication. Honorees are selected through a nomination and editorial review process rather than pay‑to‑play advertising.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must work in the health care sector serving the Nashville or Middle Tennessee region (e.g., hospital, clinic, health system, life sciences, public health, or related services)
• Nominee must be employed by the organization at the time of nomination and at the time of recognition
• Nominator must submit an online form detailing the nominee’s role, achievements, and community impact; self‑nominations are typically allowed