Hope and Care Awards
CARE IN OUTREACH AWARD:
Honoring CHWs who went above and beyond for community support through education and outreach for chronic or infectious diseases.
“Claudia hit the ground running and started sharing the COVID and health information we disseminated and put herself out there to meet community members where they were at – grocery stores, work sites, and food distribution sites.” – Nomination for 2023 winner, Claudia Cordero
EQUITY AND JUSTICE VISIONARY AWARD:
Honoring CHWs who made strides in the advancement of racial equity and social justice.
“She is a constant advocate for the equity in the healthcare system as well. Making sure any resources they go to they are treated with dignity and respect no matter of their language, origin of birth or legal status.” – Nomination for 2023 winner, Margarita Cabrera
HOPE IN HEALTHCARE AWARD:
Honoring CHWs demonstrating exemplary work towards achieving health equity.
“She assisted patients by clinic visit, home visit or by phone to help them manage their chronic illness such diabetes, high blood pressure and even mental illness. She provided community resources to help pay for medications, utility bills, housing and transportation to help the patient live a productive life.” – Nomination for 2023 winner, Roxana Lopez
CHANGE AGENT AWARD:
Honoring CHWs who have dedicated their lives to community violence intervention and/or returning citizens.
“Chris encourages offenders to get on the right track. He conducts field trips for students to witness firsthand how the justice system works and how making poor choices can have a lasting impact on their lives. He mentors at-risk youth and has been key in helping communities address youth violence.” – Nomination for 2023 winner, Chris “Champ” Napier
OHIO CHW AWARD:
Honoring a CHW doing exemplary work in the state of Ohio. This is to highlight and honor the host state for Unity 2025.
If you know a CHW in Ohio who is doing exemplary work, be it in outreach, chronic disease management, program coordination, health insurance navigation, health equity, or any of the many sectors and services provided by CHWs, please nominate them. We want to help you recognize and honor them.
Naomi Cottoms Lifetime Achievement Award: “Shining Bright Light in the Darkness”
The 2025 Naomi Cottoms “Shining Bright Light in the Darkness” Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to a Community Health Worker selected by a committee composed of Founder’s Circle members of the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) in cooperation with NACHW staff.
Nominees must have at least twenty years of experience demonstrating significant contributions to community, service, and the CHW movement embodying the legacy of NACHW co-founder Naomi L. Cottoms. For more information about Ms. Cottoms and award details including the nomination form, visit this link.
Naomi Cottoms Lifetime Achievement Award: “Shining Bright Light in the Darkness”
The 2025 Naomi Cottoms “Shining Bright Light in the Darkness” Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to a Community Health Worker selected by a committee composed of Founder’s Circle members of the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) in cooperation with NACHW staff.
Nominees must have at least twenty years of experience demonstrating significant contributions to community, service, and the CHW movement embodying the legacy of NACHW co-founder Naomi L. Cottoms. For more information about Ms. Cottoms and award details including the nomination form, visit this link.