It is important to recognize the exemplary work being done in the field of patient experience and honor those who have dedicated their career and efforts to elevating the human experience in healthcare. Award recipients will be announced annually at ELEVATE PX, the global patient experience event.
Introduced in 2020, the Wendy Leebov Championing Experience Award recognizes and honors an individual in healthcare who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of patient experience and fostered human connections in healthcare. The primary identifying factor among all those considered for this award is a clear and tangible effort to champion the cause of experience that has real impact and lasting results.
The Ruth Ravich Patient Advocacy Award is presented by thePatient Advocacy Council of The Beryl Institute. Awarded annually since 1991, first by the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy (SHCA) Board of Directors, and now by the thought leaders of the Patient Advocacy Council, the award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions, dedication, leadership and loyal service to fellow Patient Advocates.
The Volunteer Professionals Award for Excellence recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and contribution to the profession of healthcare volunteer management. The award began under the Association for Health Care Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP) in 2006. The Beryl Institute is honored to carry on this tradition of recognition.
The Tiffany Christensen Patient and Family Advisor Award celebrates great work being done across the globe to improve the human experience in healthcare. We understand the effort it takes to change cultures, implement new strategies and build true partnerships with patients and families.
The Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) Awards celebrate powerful contributions to the literature and articles of impact in research and practice and introduce rising stars who are working to expand evidence and insights on patient experience and the human experience in healthcare. Recipients are identified from the articles published in PXJ and selected by the Editorial Board.