This award was established to honor an exemplary Lay Health Ministry Leader, HMA membership preferred but not required. This is an individual who demonstrates effective leadership and collaboration by leading an effective congregation-based whole-person health program. Consider: clergy, denominational leader, or congregational health minister.
Awards Criteria
- Demonstrates positive image of integration of faith values and health ministry.
- Encourages development and effective use of HMA Health Ministry Guidelines.
- Demonstrates compassionate ministry when caring and advocating for appropriate and safe health and wellness care of individuals, families, faith community members and members of the community at large.
- May or may not be a member of HMA.
- Demonstrates leadership in community organizations.
- Demonstrates whole-person health awareness through ongoing education and seminars.
- Recognized as a whole-person faith health advocate and witness to community quality of life.
Award Recipient Package
- Recognition at the Annual Conference in the year of selection
- One Year HMA Membership (reimbursed or waived at next renewal)
- Announcement recognition in HMA Today following award presentation
- Recognition on HMA Website for one year following award presentation
- Media release for the recipient to use in their media markets
