Read about the 2009 Up & Comers
Welcome to the Up & Comers recognition program. This program, co-sponsored by Witt/Kieffer, an Oak Brook, Ill.-based executive search firm, honors rising young stars in the healthcare management field. Per editorial policy, sponsors are not involved in the judging or determination of award recipients.
Q: What is this program about?
A: Co-sponsored by Witt/Kieffer, this program honors rising young stars in the healthcare management field.
Q: When is the call for entries?
A: Call for entries will begin on May 3, 2010.
Q: What are the criteria?
A: Must be 40 years of age or younger as of the submission deadline and have made significant contributions in healthcare administration, management or policy. Per editorial policy, sponsors are not involved in the judging or determination of award recipients.
Q: When is the deadline for nomination submissions?
A: The deadline for submissions is July 5, 2010.
Q: How do I nominate someone?
A: To participate, please submit the candidate's resume along with a letter of no more than three double-spaced pages outlining the nominee's credentials, accomplishments and leadership qualities. Each submission must include a color photo (266 dpi) of the nominee as well as his or her age. Please send the materials to:
Up & Comers
c/o David Burda, Editor
Modern Healthcare
360 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
Electronic submissions are welcome at
dburda@modernhealthcare.com.
Q: Is there a fee to enter/nominate?
A: No fee required.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?
A:
Modern Healthcare's editor, David Burda at
dburda@modernhealthcare.com.
Q: Can I be notified of next year’s call for entries?
A: Yes.
Click here to add your name to our notification database. You will receive an email when the call for nomination period is open.
Recognition:
Q: How and when will the winners be announced?
A: The winners for the 2010 program will be announced in the September 13, 2010 issue of Modern Healthcare and online at ModernHealthcare.com.
Q: Will entrants be notified if they win/lose?
A: Winners will be contacted prior to September 13, 2010; non-winning entrants will not be contacted.
For information on advertising in our Up & Comers feature, please contact Ilana Klein, advertising director of
Modern Healthcare, at
iklein@modernhealthcare.com or 312.649.5311.
