Bhuptani in Service Award

Bhuptani Excellence in Service Award

Honoring individuals who exemplify exceptional dedication to service, compassion, and commitment within Union Health.

About the Award

The Bhuptani Excellence in Service Award presented annually recognizes those who strive to elevate patient experiences, uplift colleagues, and foster a culture of caring throughout the organization. Recipients of this esteemed award will not only have made impactful contributions to their areas of expertise but will also serve as role models, inspiring others to emulate their passion for service and community engagement. The winner will be awarded $2,500 from the Bhuptani Family Fund, provided through Union Health Foundation in partnership with Union Health.

Recognition Criteria

Candidates for the Bhuptani Excellence in Service Award will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Proven Impactful Contributions: Candidates must demonstrate a history of significant contributions that have positively affected patient care, team dynamics, or organizational culture at Union Health.
  • Inspiration and Leadership: A hallmark of this award is the ability to inspire others. Candidates should showcase their leadership qualities in motivating colleagues, fostering teamwork, and cultivating a spirit of cooperation and support in their work environment.
  • Commitment to Community Engagement: Candidates must illustrate their dedication to positive change within the communities they serve. This may include initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes, addressing social determinants of health, or actively participating in community outreach programs.
  • Alignment with Union Health’s Mission: Candidates must point to how their actions and contributions align with Union Health’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of the communities served and promote health equity.

To be eligible for the Bhuptani Excellence in Service Award, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • The candidate must be in good standing and have been employed at Union Health for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years by the nomination year.
  • Any employee who has been previously nominated may be re-nominated, provided that they have not been chosen as a recipient of the same award within the last three (3) years.
  • Previous winners of this award are not eligible for re-nomination for three years. After this period, only new materials not previously submitted will be accepted for review.
  • Employees with a compensation grade of director level or higher are not eligible.
Email your nomination to Foundation@union.health. Be sure to describe in detail the nominee’s contributions to excellence in service at Union Health which corresponds to the award criteria. Deadline for nominations will be announced in 2026.