The RISE Trailblazer Award will recognize outstanding innovation, leadership, and dedication in the health care industry.
RISE is excited to announce a new name, nomination criteria, and a new selection process for its annual award, formerly known as the Dr. Martin L. Block Award for Innovation & Excellence.
In the spirit of the RISE mission to drive meaningful impact in the health care industry, the RISE Trailblazer Award celebrates an individual who has made a significant difference in the lives of America’s seniors by introducing groundbreaking ideas, driving transformative change in the industry or community, and setting an inspiring example through courage, creativity, and determination.
The new award opens nominations to a broader group of health care professionals, beyond clinicians, and can include someone in any job level.
Inspired by the legacy of the late Dr. Martin L. Block, this award pays tribute to his enduring passion for transforming the health care system and his tireless efforts to inspire positive change.
Nomination criteria
1. The nominee must be affiliated with a health plan, provider organization, accountable care organization, or vendor/supplier in the health care marketplace.
2. The nominee can be an industry newcomer or a seasoned professional.
3. The nominee should have demonstrated groundbreaking innovation, transformative contributions to the industry or their community, and/or exceptional courage, creativity, and determination in their field.
Nomination deadline extended
Nominations must be received by January 15, 2025. We'll ask the entire RISE community to vote on the winner once all nominations are submitted.
The winner of the inaugural RISE Trailblazer Award for 2025 will be announced at RISE National 2025 on Friday, March 14, 2025. Click here to nominate a colleague.