Row of Above and Beyond award trophies

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Fraser Health staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Fraser Health Above and Beyond Awards

The Above and Beyond Awards are an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of Fraser Health staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Who is eligible?

Fraser Health staff, medical staff, volunteers and teams on active status are eligible. Nominations can be for an individual or a team.

Who can nominate?

Anyone can submit a nomination. Fraser Health staff, medical staff, volunteers, patients, external suppliers, contractors and other external groups can nominate an individual or team. Nominators must identify themselves on the nomination form.

What is the nomination process?

Complete and submit a nomination form to nominate someone exceptional.

A broad-based selection committee will determine award recipients from the nominations received. The committee includes representation from across Fraser Health and is made up of members of the executive team, physicians, health services administrators (directors, managers), volunteer resources managers and clinical staff.

The Above and Beyond Awards honour individuals or teams who have clearly demonstrated behaviours or produced results that go above and beyond the call of duty. Consideration will be given to initiatives that occurred within the last two calendar years. To ensure that your nominee is duly recognized, please provide clear and specific examples of the individual or team’s performance, achievements, and accomplishments when filling out the nomination form. 

What are the award categories?

Nominations will be accepted to recognize Fraser Health staff, medical staff, volunteers, or, teams with an Above and Beyond Award in the following categories:

Fraser Health Hero Award

Do you work with an individual or a team who...

  • Has gone above and beyond to make a significant impact on the support, care and delivery of health care at Fraser Health.
  • Is an exemplary team player or team.
  • Has made some significant contribution and positive impact on the culture of their department and Fraser Health.
  • Has moved the organization forward in a meaningful way (example: by nurturing relationships; inspiring colleagues, clients, patients or residents; and demonstrating a high level of integrity and compassion).
  • Lives out the Fraser Health values of respect, caring and trust.
  • Exceeds patient, client or resident expectations and/or engages in exemplary behaviour, such as volunteerism or acts of heroism.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Do you work with an individual who...

  • Has shown the same characteristics as a Fraser Health Hero through the course of a significant career with Fraser Health (minimum 10 years).
  • Is a consistent high-performer.
  • Has made and continues to make a significant positive impact on employees, patients, clients and residents.

Innovator Award

Do you work with an individual or a team who...

  • Exemplifies creativity, intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness.
  • Has used those qualities to benefit Fraser Health by improving service, advancing practice or conserving resources.
  • Is a leader in research and innovation, and has advanced best practices or patient safety through the use of an evidence-based approach to education, research, information technology, mentoring, and/or learning and development.

Best Collaboration Award

Do you work with an individual or a team who...

  • Has a talent for working in collaborative partnerships, either with internal or external groups.
  • Has significantly benefited Fraser Health employees, patients, residents, clients or the community at large.

Service Delivery Excellence Award (two sub-categories: Non-clinical and Clinical)

Do you work with an individual or a team who...

  • Delivers quality service.
  • Goes above and beyond by showing exceptional initiative, perseverance, accountability or commitment in meeting or exceeding patient, resident, client or customer needs.

Past Award Winners

Questions?

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