Health Care Heroes Awards

SC Biz Magazine will honor Health Care Heroes award winners this year. The 2024 Health Care Hero winners will be celebrated at the Columbia Double Tree Hotel.

The recognition program honors individuals who go above and beyond to help make South Carolina a healthier, safer, and happier place to live and work. 

The champions of South Carolina’s healthcare industry deserve our recognition and gratitude. The 2023 class of Health Care Heroes represents diverse talent, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in their endless pursuit to help others.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Anthony Jones, 314-558-3202 or [email protected].

In 2023, we will honor healthcare heroes in the following categories, recognizing their extraordinary contributions:

Community Service: Individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities, providing essential healthcare support and fostering wellness.

First Responder: Courageous individuals who act as the first line of defense, responding swiftly and selflessly to emergencies, providing critical medical care when every second counts.

Health Care Professional: Dedicated experts who exhibit an unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate and comprehensive healthcare, ensuring the well-being of their patients with expertise and empathy.

Health Care Researcher: Visionary investigators who tirelessly explore new frontiers of medical knowledge, conducting groundbreaking research to advance our understanding and find innovative solutions to improve health outcomes.

Nurse: Compassionate caregivers who demonstrate exceptional skill, empathy, and resilience, offering vital support and comfort to patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.

Physician: Highly skilled medical practitioners who combine their expertise, clinical understanding, and compassionate care to diagnose, treat, and heal patients, embodying the pinnacle of medical excellence.

Service/Therapy Animal: Four-legged companions who bring immeasurable joy, comfort, and therapeutic benefits to patients, offering solace and support in healthcare settings with their loving presence.

Volunteer: Selfless individuals who generously donate their time, skills, and compassion to support healthcare organizations and positively impact the lives of those in need.

Future Medical Leader: Aspiring medical students who display exceptional promise and leadership qualities, embodying the future of healthcare with their dedication to learning, innovation, and service.

Mentor of the Year: Inspirational educators who serve as guiding lights, imparting their wisdom and expertise to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, impacting their students’ careers and lives.

Inspirational Teaching Award: Remarkable educators who ignite a passion for healthcare, using their innovative teaching methods and unwavering commitment to inspire and empower students to become compassionate and knowledgeable healthcare providers.

These healthcare heroes of 2023 exemplify the spirit of selflessness, innovation, and dedication, making a profound difference in the lives of individuals, communities, and the healthcare field.