This year’s categories
Five categories
These categories celebrate the full spectrum of heroes in preventative care across the health care community. Each category shines a light on individuals or teams making a meaningful impact, recognizing that prevention is a collective effort powered by diverse roles, perspectives, and contributions.

Award category
Outstanding leadership
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving change, inspiring teams, and championing best practices for the prevention and management of pressure injuries.

Award category
Digital Innovation
Honors an individual, team, or organization that developed groundbreaking technology or tools that significantly advance the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of pressure injuries.

Award category
Clinical Excellence
Recognizes an individual or team that has introduced innovative clinical practices, techniques, or protocols that significantly improve pressure injury prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.

Award category
Outstanding Education
Honors an individual, team, or organization that made outstanding contributions to educating healthcare professionals, caregivers, or the public about pressure injury prevention and treatment.

Award category
Influencer of the year
Celebrates impactful contributions that fall outside the scope of the other award categories. This category recognizes individuals or teams who have used their voice, taken unexpected approaches, or delivered exceptional efforts to create a meaningful difference in the prevention or management of pressure injuries.
Nominate your heroes
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Do you know an individual or a team whose preventative work deserves recognition? Submit a nomination and help shine a light on efforts that make a real difference in pressure injury prevention.

From spark to light
The Silent Hero Awards
The Silent Hero Awards recognize individuals and teams whose tireless work makes a meaningful impact in preventative care. By shining a light on their often unsung efforts to prevent pressure injuries, the award celebrates how small actions can grow into lasting impact.

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Start page
Welcome to The Silent Hero Awards – Shining a light on the unsung heroes who work tirelessly every day to prevent pressure injuries.
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An urgent need for more preventive care
There is an urgent need to place far greater emphasis on preventative work.
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Join the forefront of prevention
Pressure injuries have long been a burden for both patients and healthcare providers, but we know it’s possible to do better – not by working harder, but by working smarter.