The Health Care Heroes Awards are statewide awards that identify outstanding leaders in the healthcare industry who are the epitome of a “hero.” Whether they are companies, doctors, nurses, specialists, managers and beyond.

Honorees profiles will be recognized in our September 21 publication, online and in print and will be celebrated at our awards event on November 12, 2026.

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Nominations

Nominations for 2026 are open!

Nominations Close July 10, 2026

2026 Categories for Nomination

• Physician – Recognizes a physician who has positively impacted his/her organization and/or patients.
• Nurse – Recognizes a nurse who has positively impacted his/her organization and/or patients.
• Innovation (Individual Award) – Recognizes an individual who has made a positive advancement in medical care or medical science.
• Innovation (Organization Award) – Recognizes an organization that has made a positive advancement in medical care or medical science.
• Volunteer – Recognizes a non-paid volunteer in the healthcare industry.
• Healthcare Staff – Recognizes a healthcare staff (including C-Suite and non C-Suite personnel, but not doctors or nurses) who have positively impacted their organizations and/or patients.
• Healthcare Prevention – Recognizes the efforts of an individual, staff or organization to advance preventative patient care.
• Mental Health Care Provider of the Year – Recognizes a mental healthcare provider who has positively impacted his/her organization and/or patients.
• Urgent Care Operator of the Year – Recognizes an urgent care operator who has positively impacted his/her organization and/or patients.
• Skilled and Assisted Living Facility of the Year – Recognizes the top skilled nursing and assisted living facility from the state of Connecticut.
• First Responder – Recognizes a first responder.

Event Details

Stay tuned for tickets and details about our event taking place on November 12, 2026!

Event Sponsors

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Questions?

If you have any questions regarding this event or nominations, please contact our Events Manager, Katie Pelletier at kpelletier@hartfordbusiness.com

Previous Events

• 2025 Event Photos
• 2025 Honorees
• 2025 Special Supplement
• 2024 Honorees
• 2024 Photos
• 2024 Special Supplement
• 2023 Special Supplement
• 2022 Special Supplement