J&J Partners with TIME on Healthcare Champion of the Year Award
On Jul 16, 2026Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and TIME partner and jointly introduce the Healthcare Champion of the Year. The new branded recognition will honor healthcare professionals in the US, selected by J&J and a panel of industry experts, whose care, innovation and determination are driving health system change to advance better care for all.
Nominations for the inaugural TIME Healthcare Champion of the Year, in partnership with J&J, a branded award, opened today at www.jnj.com/healthcare-champion-of-the-year and will close by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 28, 2026. The honoree will be announced leading up to TIME’s “A Year in TIME” celebration, which will take place on December 9, 2026 in New York City.
“At Johnson & Johnson, Our Credo begins with our responsibility to patients, doctors, nurses and all others who use our medicines and medical technology. That responsibility guides how we show up for the people at the heart of care,” said Vanessa Broadhurst, executive vice president, global corporate affairs, Johnson & Johnson. “Healthcare professionals bring skill, compassion and resolve to some of the most important moments in people’s lives. With the Healthcare Champion of the Year Award, we proudly recognize those whose compassion, innovation, and grit are transforming patient care today and building a healthier tomorrow.”
The Healthcare Champion of the Year award is designed to spotlight impact, recognizing what becomes possible when healthcare professionals are supported and empowered to lead change where it matters most.
How to Submit a Nomination
Eligible nominees may include physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, surgeons, community health workers, care navigators and other healthcare professionals actively involved in clinical care or care delivery in the United States.
Nominees may be at any stage of their career and should demonstrate real-world impact by how they show up for patients, colleagues and communities. Nominations should reflect at least one of the program’s core themes: grit, innovation or patient care.
Nominations will open July 16, 2026 and close by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 28, 2026. The winner will be selected by Johnson & Johnson and a panel of Johnson & Johnson-selected industry experts.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit https://www.jnj.com/healthcare-champion-of-the-year. Terms and conditions apply: https://www.jnj.com/healthcare-champion-of-the-year/terms-and-conditions.
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