Community First Award: Sponsored by Parkland Foundation

Honoring Civic Leaders Across Industries in Dallas

 

As the only public health system in Dallas County, the community is at the heart of everything we do at Parkland. It’s been our mission for more than 120 years to provide care for anyone in need, making our community a healthier place to live.

To that end, Parkland Foundation created the Community First Award to recognize servant leaders across industries who have impacted Dallas County through their work in the community. Each year, a class of exceptional civic-minded leaders will receive the award.

Throughout the year, recipients will be invited to a series of events to network and learn about Parkland’s critical role in the community and beyond. Events scheduled for 2019 include:

February 28, 2019 – Get to Know Parkland
April 4, 2019 – Parkland: In the Community and Cutting Edge Technology
May 16, 2019 – Parkland: Level I Trauma Center
June 1 – Service Project
October 23, 2019 – Award Ceremony and Closing Event

Criteria

  • Metroplex residents between the ages 25 and 40 (as of Dec. 31, 2018)
  • Diverse group of exceptional leaders from across industries
  • Engagement in projects or causes that positively impact Dallas County
  • Public service reflecting Parkland’s focus on Care, Compassion, Community in any area such as the arts, education, civics, healthcare or beyond
  • Required to attend three of the four educational events in February, April, May and Summer to receive their award at the Closing Event in October
  • Is not an employee of Parkland Health & Hospital System or its affiliates

Nominations

Nominations for 2019 are closed.

Timeline

February 4, 2019: Award recipients notified

Selection

Nominations that meet the criteria above will be reviewed by Parkland Foundation for selection of finalists and alternates.

Requirements

There is no fee to apply or for recipients to attend the events. We ask only that recipients attend three of the four educational events to receive their award at the closing event.

Recipients

Click here to meet the 2019 recipients.

Click here to meet the alumni.

About Parkland Foundation

Parkland Foundation is dedicated to securing substantial financial resources that advance the goals of Parkland Health & Hospital System. Click here to read more.

Contact

Please contact Courtney Stoutimore with any questions at 214-266-2027 or CommunityFirstAward@phhs.org