100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare
Honoring the Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare™
Recognizing the 100 Most
Influential Leaders in Healthcare
The 100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare is a national recognition event celebrating the visionaries, innovators, and changemakers advancing the health of patients and communities. This program honors leaders across nursing, medicine, administration, public health, technology, education, business, and advocacy.
Together, we recognize the 100 individuals whose leadership, dedication, and impact are transforming healthcare nationwide — honored at a national gala in Coral Gables, Florida on December 5, 2026.
A National Celebration of Healthcare Leadership
The 100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare gala brings together clinicians, executives, educators, innovators, and advocates to recognize the people shaping the future of healthcare — in Coral Gables, Florida.
100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare
Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare™What to expect
- National recognition gala honoring 100 healthcare leaders
- Keynote addresses and honoree tributes
- Networking with executives, clinicians, and innovators
- Red carpet and professional photography
- Feature in The Nurses Magazine® print & digital
Good to know
- National healthcare recognition event
- Location: Coral Gables, Florida
- Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Nominations are free to submit
- Self-nominations accepted and encouraged
Eight Areas of Leadership — Click to View Criteria
The 100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare recognizes excellence across eight areas of healthcare leadership. Click any area to expand its criteria. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.
Who May Submit a Nomination
The 100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare welcomes nominations from across the healthcare community. Peer recognition, organizational endorsement, and leadership nominations carry significant weight. All submissions are reviewed under the same standards.
How the 100 Leaders Are Selected
Timeline
- Nominations: Open now
- Deadline: To Be Announced
- Honorees notified: To Be Announced
- Recognition gala: December 5, 2026 · Coral Gables, FL
Eligibility
- Nominee must be a leader in healthcare or a related field
- Open to US and international nominees
- Self-nominations accepted and encouraged
- One nomination per nominee per area
- A professional headshot is required
Nominate an Influential Leader
Choose the leadership area first — the form guidance adapts to your selection.
100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare — Nomination Form
Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare™ | Coral Gables, Florida · Dec 5, 2026
Nomination Received — Thank You!
Your nomination has been submitted successfully. You will receive a confirmation email shortly.
Select the leadership area that best fits the nominee. Statement guidance will adapt to your choice.
Be specific — include concrete examples, outcomes, and impact. Stronger statements receive more committee consideration.
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Presented by The Nurses Magazine® — 100 Top Influential Leaders in Healthcare™
