Call for Entries: Symposium Distinction Awards

Entries are being accepted for the Symposium Distinction Awards. The annual program recognizes design teams, projects and individuals who have made a profound contribution to the healthcare design industry. The program accepts submissions of all types and sizes of patient care-related facilities. In addition, it recognizes the best and most innovative new products within the healthcare design and construction industry. All submissions must be entered online by Aug. 5.

Winners will be recognized at Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, which will be held Sept. 27-29 in Long Beach, California. Learn more at hcarefacilities.com. Award categories include:

Team Award

The Team Award focuses on a project team that has worked together to change the face of healthcare design through innovation, creativity, efficiency and teamwork.

For projects to qualify, part of the construction phase must have taken place between Sept. 1, 2021 and the present, and the facility must be completed and occupied at the time of submission.

User-Centered Award

The User-Centered Award recognizes a healthcare design project or facility that best reflects and balances the requirements of patients, their family and practitioners.

For projects to qualify for this award, part of the construction phase must have taken place between Sept. 1, 2021 and the present, and the facility must be completed and occupied at the time of submission.

Adaptive Reuse Award

The Adaptive Reuse Award recognizes a healthcare design project that creatively achieved the reuse of an existing structure or space originally used for another purpose.

For projects to qualify for this award, part of the construction phase must have taken place between Sept. 1, 2021 and the present, and the facility or space must be completed and occupied at the time of submission.

Individual Award

The Individual Award seeks to distinguish a professional in the fields of healthcare planning, design, construction and operations that have displayed leadership and vision over a significant period of their career. This award looks to recognize an individual whose passion has driven their organizations or project teams to enhance the healing environment.

George Pressler Under 40 Award

The George Pressler Under 40 Award seeks the next generation of leaders within the fields of healthcare planning, design, construction and operations. The award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated leadership and vision within their organization or project teams.

Product Awards

The Product Awards recognize innovative new products that contribute to the enrichment of a healing environment through unique design and operational support. Only products introduced between Sept. 1, 2021 and Sept. 1, 2022 qualify for nomination.