(May 22, 2026) – The time is now to submit your nominations for the six annual Kansas Hospital Association awards. Help us honor those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Make your nominations in our online awards portal by June 1. We encourage members to make nominations for the following awards that will be presented at the KHA Convention in September:
Charles S. Billings Award – The award recognizes a hospital leader for his or her lifetime of service and continuing contribution to the health care of Kansas.
Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award – The award honors individuals, organizations or groups that have demonstrated their commitment to health care through participation in the public domain.
Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award – The award recognizes hospital-related individuals who have made outstanding, innovative contributions to health care delivery, health care financing or initiatives that improve the health and clinical outcomes of their community.
(New) Board of the Year Award – The award recognizes and honors hospital boards of directors who are leaders, give back to the community and routinely go beyond the call of duty.
Heart of Health Care Award – The award recognizes and honors the excellence of health care workers statewide.
Workforce Strategies Award – The award recognizes a team of employees who work collaboratively to make a significant contribution to the wellbeing, retention or recruitment of health care workers.
Thank you for making your nominations by June 1 in our online awards portal. Learn more about KHA awards and previous winners online.
--Cindy Samuelson