2025 nominanations are open! Send in your nomination today! Deadline is Friday, April 18. Hospital leaders (C-suite) are eligible for this award.
The W. Daniel Barker Leadership Award recognizes an active Georgia hospital/health system leader who has made outstanding contributions to Georgia's healthcare community. The award is presented annually at the GHA Summer Meeting. The 2025 meeting will be held July 9-11.
Candidate Requirements
The nominated individual has developed an innovative approach to healthcare delivery that exceeds the traditional services of community healthcare providers. This person has routinely provided meritorious service on behalf of the Georgia healthcare industry and/or GHA.
Applicants are asked to establish, through an essay, that the nominated person meets the following criteria for excellence:
Leadership and Commitment
Describe how and why the nominee is a recognized leader in the hospital and community. How does the nominee work collaboratively with his or her community, colleagues and state to improve the healthcare status of Georgians? (750 words or fewer)
Innovation
Describe how the nominee's leadership has bettered the hospital and its services. What innovative approaches to healthcare delivery has the nominee made that exceed the traditional services of community healthcare providers? (750 words or fewer)
Advancing Care
Describe how the nominee has brought about positive changes that have advanced healthcare services in the hospital and community. (750 words or fewer).
Nominations
Any GHA member may submit a nomination.
Past Winners
Congratulations to Carol H. Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health System president and CEO, on winning the 2024 W. Daniel Barker Award!
See past winners.