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Legacy Award Nomination

The St. Joseph Health Legacy Award is to recognize and honor a St. Joseph Health individual who exemplifies Franciscan values and continues the legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, ensuring that their mission to serve others is never diminished. Each year, the organization honors two individuals with this award, one physician and one non-physician.

Criteria: 

Individuals must demonstrate a commitment over time to honor the Franciscan values of: Tenderness, Humility, Selflessness; and Reverence for all Creation. Individuals must also have been associated with the organization for 20 years or more.

Based on character rather than on accomplishments, can you please describe the how your nominee has: 
  1. Demonstrated a significant contribution to the mental, physical and/or spiritual well-being of others
  2. Influenced positive change in the world around them
  3. Carried or has carried forward the mission of St. Francis

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