The Culture of Philanthropy is deeper than supporting a charity. It is an understanding of the impact one can makethrough sharing a vision and embracing a partnershipwith our patients, families and the OSF HealthCare Foundation. By fostering a Culture of Philanthropy, our Mission Partners provide instrumental support of the Sisters’ Mission to ‘serve with the greatest care and love.

Eligible nominees are Mission Partners from each region who are dedicated to the Mission of OSF HealthCare, Jump Innovation or Ministry Services, invested in improving our Ministry, involved in their local community and committed to the advancing the philanthropic efforts of the OSF HealthCare Foundation.

Regional Honorees are not eligible for nomination the year immediately following being selected as Regional Honoree.

• If a previous year nominee was not selected as a Regional Honoree, they are eligible to be nominated again.
• You may not nominate yourself.
• Multiple nominations of the same person does not affect the chances of the nominee’s selection.
• An individual may nominate more than one person.

2022 Peark Award:Eileen Knightly

2021 Pearl Award:Dr. James McGee

2020 Pearl Award:Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, no award was presented

2019 Pearl Award:Ajay Pathak

2018 Pearl Award:Dr. John Vozenilek

2017 Pearl Award:Dr. Richard Pearl

The OSF HealthCare Foundation – Culture of Philanthropy Steering Committee focuses on nominees whofoster our Culture of Philanthropy and raise awareness of the Foundationthat supports the Sisters’ Mission “to serve with greatest care and love.” Please list all, including awards or certificates, volunteer activities and personal achievements you believe distinguishes your nominee. All candidates need to show ahigh level of commitment for their hospital and community.

Each Regional Honoree will be selected in September. Chosen nominees and their nominator(s) will be contacted via email if selected.

除了被选为一个5 regional honorees, one honoree will be selected to receive The Pearl Award. The Pearl Award was established by OSF HealthCare Foundation, recognizes contributions tophilanthropic excellence, compassionate care and visionary leadershipthat will transform health care. The Pearl Award was established in recognition of Dr. Rick Pearl, former director of pediatric trauma and surgeon in-chief at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois and current director of surgical simulation at Jump. In recognition of Dr. Pearl’s profound demonstration of the Culture of Philanthropy and his relationships and involvement with the Foundation, the distinguished award was created.

No, we ask that we have a nominator’s name attached to each nominee’s submission.

Each Regional Honoree must work with the Events team to ensure the accuracy of the information we have received. They must also provide an updated headshot for the program and presentation. They must also be able to attend the Culture of Philanthropy Celebration, October 25, 2023.

It’s not required that nominators attend the event, but we hope that you would attend and celebrate your winning Honoree.

Business attire is appropriate.

Food and beverage will be available prior to the start of the program.

Alcohol will be served at the event, so we leave that up to your discretion.

Each honoree should prepare a few remarks. ONLY the Pearl Award Recipient will give remarks during the celebration. All honorees will be called to the stage individually as presenters read short biographies of honorees.

If you have additional questions regarding the Culture of Philanthropy Celebration, please emailKalah Rapp.