Unsung Heroes are dedicated volunteers, gracious donors, exceptional physicians, extraordinary teams and remarkable employees -- all committed to providing primary health care to uninsured Virginians and those in medically underserved areas. These Unsung Heroes are role models who have provided excellent service, commitment and dedication to an organization that has received a Virginia Health Care Foundation grant.

Each year, projects that have received VHCF grants nominate their Unsung Heroes, those unique individuals whose talents and energy make such a big difference.  A distinguished panel of judges selects a winner from each of five categories (Volunteer, Donor, Physician, Team and Employee). The Unsung Heroes are honored at VHCF's annual Heroes in Health Care event.

Each winner receives both a statuette and a $2,000 check to the affiliated VHCF grantee -- funding made possible by the Virginia Association of Health Plans.

Unsung Hero nominations typically are due before the end of January each year.  Details on the January 2009 deadline will be posted in late 2008.

We invite you to nominate someone from one of the following categories (volunteer, donor, physician, teamwork or employee) who has made a real difference in your organization.  An independent panel of judges will review all nominations and select a winner in each category. 
 

Click here for an Unsung Hero nomination form.  Please send only one nomination per VHCF project. 

In addition to the Unsung Hero awards, the Wachovia Award for Outstanding VHCF Alumna is presented annually to a former VHCF project that has demonstrated remarkable success in sustaining itself and continuing to provide primary health care to uninsured and underserved Virginians after its "graduation" from VHCF funding. Learn more about outstanding VHCF alumna.

Meet the 2007 VHCF Unsung Hero award winners -- some of the most wonderful people in Virginia!

	Volunteer William J. Viglione, DDS Charlottesville Area Dental Access		Employee Pamela Moore-Barr Richmond Area High Blood Pressure Center
	Physician Rhonda B. Algeier, MD Central Virginia Health Services - Charlotte Primary Care		Teamwork Laura B. Huges, Angela D. Rich, Michelle H. Richardson, Kathy M. Wachter and John C. Wilson Northern Neck Free Health Clinic
	Donor Vito J. and Kristi L. Germinario Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc.		Child Health Champion Shelby T. Gonzales Inova Partnership for Healthier Kids

Past Unsung Heroes >>