The Healthcare Georgia Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2014 Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award. The submission deadline is December 16, 2013.

Purpose of the Award
Throughout Georgia, all communities have extraordinary individuals and organizations that are committed to improving the quality of health and healthcare of those they serve. The hard work and dedication of these heroes makes a difference in the quality of life of all Georgians. Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award honors these extraordinary individuals, nonprofit health organizations, and community collaboratives. By recognizing those who inspire and lift others up, we hope that Mr. Greene’s legacy of community service will continue through the work of others.

Award Selection and Recognition
Five individuals and one community collaborative will be selected for this award. Recipients will be honored during a special ceremony at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta during Connections 2014: Addressing Healthcare Access, Cost and Quality in Georgia, Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s Grantee and Partner Conference on the evening of April 22, 2014.

Nomination Guidelines and Instructions
Members of Georgia’s nonprofit health and healthcare community are invited to submit nominations for consideration. Organizations may nominate multiple candidates per category, and are encouraged to identify diverse candidates that consistently present themselves as role models and leaders in their communities. Previous recipients are not eligible. A list of previous recipients and more information about the award can be found by visiting www.healthcaregeorgia.org.

Submit a Nomination
Nominations must be submitted online, via direct mail, email or by fax. To submit your nomination online, visit www.healthcaregeorgia.org. Nomination Forms are also available by contacting the Foundation at 404-653-0990.