The Champion Award recognizes WMMC staff and volunteers who go above and beyond in their work, making a meaningful impact on patients, colleagues, and the community. Nominating someone is a way to celebrate their dedication, compassion, and the difference they make every day. Every nomination is carefully reviewed, and each nominee is acknowledged for their contributions to WMMC.

How to Nominate a Champion

Use the form below to nominate an individual staff member for a Champion Award. Only individual staff members are eligible; entire departments cannot be nominated.

If your nominee is a nurse, they may also be nominated for the DAISY Award, which recognizes nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Champion Award Nomination Form

What It Means to Win a Champion Award

Each quarter, three Champion Award winners are selected. All nominations are reviewed by the Champion Award Committee. To ensure a fair and unbiased process, all names and identifying information are removed before review, and winners are chosen based solely on the written nomination.

Champion Award recipients receive:

A surprise recognition parade and their nomination read aloud
A copy of their nomination and an official Champion Award certificate
A Champion charm for their badge and a photo with the WMMC Champion Belt
Their photo on Champion banners and recognition in WMMC communications
Recognition at the Annual Awards Banquet
Entry into consideration for the annual Grand Champion Award

The Grand Champion Award

The Grand Champion Award is the highest honor given to a Champion. One Grand Champion is selected annually by a committee from all quarterly Champion Award winners and receives special recognition and a prize.

Champion Contenders

Every nomination is meaningful. Individuals who are nominated but not selected as quarterly winners receive a Champion Contender pen in recognition of their impact and the appreciation shown through the nomination.

Thank you for helping us recognize the exceptional individuals who make a difference at WMMC every day.