If you’ve been involved in a performance improvement project at Ballad Health, now is your chance to be recognized. Submissions for the 2027 Ballad Health Excellence Awards are officially open!
Last year, we received 102 entries from across the organization, 87 of which were eligible for judging – showcasing the innovation, dedication and excellence that our teams exhibit every day. We’re excited to build on that momentum and celebrate the impactful work happening throughout Ballad Health.
Submission period
- Opens: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- Closes: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026*
- Awards ceremony: March 2027
*In order to ensure appropriate time for the judging of the projects, this is a firm deadline that will not be extended.
Click here to access the submission form.
Note: You must be on a Ballad Health network device to access the submission link.
You can also find the submission form on the Ballad Health intranet main page under “Quick Links” or by clicking the Excellence Awards banner at the top of the page.
There are also resources available to help team members understand what is required when submitting a Ballad Health Excellence Awards project, including:
- Criteria for project acceptance and judging – Information explaining what is required for a project to be accepted and what is required for it to qualify for evaluation by the Excellence Awards judges.
- Question-by-question guidance – Written guidance explaining what each submission question means, along with tips to help team members provide complete and appropriate responses.
- Excellence Awards glossary – Definitions of key terms to help ensure that team members understand the intended meaning and interpretation of terms as they relate specifically to the Ballad Health Excellence Awards.
Award categories
Projects completed since Jan. 1, 2023, are eligible for submission. There are three recognition levels for improvement projects:
- Improvement Level – Demonstrates improvement beyond the baseline level
- Implementation Level – Fully implemented project with sustained success
- Impact Level – Significant, measurable improvement with impact beyond the initial department or facility
In addition, six Excellence Factor Awards will be presented:
- Service & Access – Exceptional experiences and increased access to care
- People – Supportive work environment and recruitment/retention excellence
- Health of the Community – Initiatives that improve community well-being
- Clinical Outcomes (Quality/Safety) – Measurable improvements in health and safety
- Innovation – Transformative solutions enhancing care and efficiency
- Finance – Value-driven, cost-effective and revenue-enhancing efforts
A Chairman’s Quality Award will also be presented to one outstanding project that exemplifies excellence across multiple domains, and individual Champions of Excellence will be recognized.
Your involvement in the nomination process is essential to recognizing the individuals and teams who make a difference in our organization and in the lives of our patients and communities. If you have questions or need assistance, use the “Site Feedback” link on the submission entry page for support within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Let’s celebrate the excellence that drives Ballad Health forward!
