The ECMS-Foundation is proud to present the Health Excellence Awards,
recognizing outstanding contributions to healthcare in Escambia and Santa Rosa County.
This event honors individuals who go above and beyond in their commitment to health and wellness in our community.


Nominations for the 2025 Health Excellence Awards are NOW OPEN! 

Make your nominations HERE 

Nominations are open until Aug 31, 2025. 

Tickets go on sale August 1, 2025
Eventbrite link HERE

Sponsorships are available NOW! See sponsorship packet HERE


Award Descriptions:

Workplace Health Vanguard Award - Celebrates organizations that are leading the way in health and wellness initiatives among their staff. This workplace need not be a healthcare organization but it can be.

Clinical Excellence Award - Experienced clinical staff (5+ years) - Honors experienced, frontline, non-physician, clinical staff who demonstrate outstanding compassion and skill in patient care.

Rising Care Award - Emerging clinical staff (under 5 years) - Honors newer, frontline, non-physician, clinical staff who show all of the signs of a promising career, demonstrate outstanding compassion and skill in patient care.

Operations Excellence Award - Experienced non-clinical staff (5+ years) - Recognizes frontline, non-physician, non-clinical staff who play pivotal roles in supporting healthcare operations.

Rising Impact Award - Emerging non-clinical staff (under 5 years) - Recognizes frontline, non-physician, non-clinical staff just starting in their careers who play a pivotal role in supporting healthcare operations.

Heart of the Community Award - Acknowledges frontline community members whose efforts significantly contribute to the health and well-being of our community. This can be a volunteer or staff member of an area non-profit.

The ECMS Pinnacle Award - Our highest accolade, awarded to an ECMS member physician (practicing, retired, or in education) who has made a lasting impact on medicine in our community through excellence in medical practice, education, advocacy, r community health involvement. A true pinnacle of medical leadership.


The Health Excellence Awards help fund vital ECMS-Foundation programs, including:
Go Seniors! Transportation Program
BP Cuff Distribution Program
Music: Just What the Doctor Ordered Program
Physician Wellness Program

For more information, contact us at:
Phone: 850-478-0706
Email: director@escambiacms.org

Join us in honoring healthcare excellence and supporting community health initiatives!

2024 Health Excellence Award Recipients

Workplace Health Vanguard Award: Navy Federal Credit Union

Healing Hands Award (Clinical): Nikki Walker

Healthcare Harmony Award (Non-Clinical): Hong Potomski

Heart of the Community Award: Stephanie Shepard

The ECMS Pinnacle Award: Robert 'Dr. Bob' Wilson, MD 



"Escambia County Medical Society, Inc." is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 4771 Bayou Boulevard #157 Pensacola, FL 32503

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