2024 Nominations for HMA Awards Are Being Accepted!

Who do you know that exemplifies an HMA champion? A long standing or new member who has

supported the vision of HMA and been actively engaged in the Faith and Health movement in their

community? This is your opportunity to recognize those who are making a difference in their

communities through one of HMA’s 3 prestigious awards. These awards are an opportunity to recognize

an individual’s excellence, innovation, and leadership. The HMA Awards are:

1. Wilkerson-Dreoge Award-The first HMA award was created to honor Sr. June Wilkerson & The

Rev. Thomas Droege in 2002. It recognizes an outstanding HMA Member who exemplifies

creative leadership, compassionate ministry and visionary faithfulness to HMA and the faith and

health movement. See award criteria and past recipients and their achievements here:

https://hmassoc.org/membership/member-awards/wilkerson-award/

2. Westberg Leadership in Faith Community Nursing Award- This award was established by the

Westberg family to honor their father, The Rev. Granger Westberg in 2011. It recognizes an

outstanding Faith Community Nurse who exemplifies the nursing specialty of faith community

nursing and has achieved success in implementing a practice in a faith community that is faith

centered, community driven and wholistic in its approach toward health promotion, disease

prevention and spiritual integration. See award criteria and past recipients and their

achievements here: https://hmassoc.org/membership/member-awards/westberg-award/

3. Norma Small Outstanding Coordinator Leadership Award: This award was established in honor

and memory of Norma Small, PhD, RN, in 2018. It recognizes a distinguished Health Ministries

Coordinator and HMA member, who directs a regional network or program within a healthcare

system. The nominee demonstrates a resourcefulness to implement change through significant

innovative teaching strategies which respond to diverse needs within faith communities and

health systems. See award criteria and past recipients and their achievements here:

https://hmassoc.org/membership/member-awards/norma-small-leadership-award-2/

Recognizing an HMA colleague you know of or work with is a gift of encouragement. Be a blessing and

complete the nomination form that highlights their accomplishments. Information for the 3 awards can

be found here: https://hmassoc.org/membership/member-awards/

Deadline for nominations are ending soon!

visit www.hmassoc.org for more info or email jruchnie@gmal.com and Julie will help you.