Award criteria
Who Should be Nominated
There are four general categories for which nominees can be considered for the Evans Houghton Award. While it is not a requirement for nominees to be “exemplary” in all areas, nominations are strengthened when evidence is presented that shows “above and beyond” performance in multiple categories.
Contributions (in scope and time) to NESHCo
This section examines the contributions that a nominee has made to the organization, either in a leadership role or as a participant in NESHCo.
Contributions, exemplary performance in healthcare PR, marketing and communications
On local, state and/or national level. This category recognizes nominees who have made significant contributions to further the profession.
Accessibility/support to PR, communications & marketing practitioners w/out thought of personal gain
This section examines how the nominee has given back to the profession in ways such as teaching and mentoring that are not part of her/his expected job responsibilities.
Challenged herself/himself and peers
This category recognizes nominees who have pioneered new approaches to PR, marketing and communications or have contributed to ethical or procedural changes that have elevated the profession and have demonstrated that he/she boldly challenged herself/himself and peers to excel and meet the highest standards of conduct, professionalism and performance.
All nominations are reviewed by a panel of past Evans Houghton Award recipients and overseen by the NESHCo Board of Directors.
2020 Winner
Suzanne Spruce
Suzanne Spruce, APR, Associate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Northern Light Health shall receive the Evans F. Houghton Award.
The Evans F. Houghton Award recognizes exemplary performance in, and significant contributions to, the field of healthcare public relations, marketing and communications. This distinction is designed to honor those contributions that rise ‘above and beyond’ the norm.
NESHCo congratulates Suzanne on this prestigious honor which is bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the healthcare communications profession.
