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Medical News announces nominations open for the 2012 MediStar Awards. 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 3, 2012) Since 2007 Medical News has recognized excellence in the business of healthcare at the exclusive MediStar Awards, which honors healthcare professionals for their achievements in advocacy, innovation, education, leadership, design, humanity and meeting consumer needs, as well as announces the coveted Physician of the Year award.

This year’s MediStar Awards will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Medical News as well as feature networking with more than 500 healthcare professionals and executives, a cocktail reception, and the presentation of eight awards to the “best of the best” in our region.

Winners will be announced at the MediStar Awards on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.

Nominations are open January 3, 2012 and close March 15, 2012.  Please visit the MediStar Awards web site at www.medistarawards.com to nominate an individual or an organization. 

Eight awards are presented:

The Leadership in Healthcare Award 
Presented to an individual or organization demonstrating outstanding leadership in the business of healthcare.

The Innovation Award 
Presented to an individual or organization that has positively impacted healthcare delivery costs through the development, design or implementation of new technology.

The Healthcare Advocacy Award 
Presented to an individual or organization that is an effective advocate at the local, state or national level concerning issues such as, but not limited to, access to care initiatives that support healthy lifestyles.

The Physician of the Year Award 
Presented to a physician who has demonstrated outstanding leadership on a local, state or national level to improve accessibility, affordability and quality of healthcare in our region.

The Consumer First Award 
Presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated the most “consumer friendly” program or facility.

The A.O. Sullivan Award for Excellence in Education Presented to an individual or organization that has developed and implemented programs which increase the level of knowledge, education, and career opportunity in healthcare.

The Governor’s Dignity of Humanity Award 
Presented to an individual or organization that through its mission and its actions has improved availability and/or access to healthcare services for our region’s underserved or vulnerable populations.

The Facility Design Award 
Presented to an individual or organization that has designed, built or implemented the most innovative facility within the region.

For more information about the MediStar Awards, please contact Sally McMahon at (502) 813-7403 or sally@igemedia.com.

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