Awards for Excellence in Healthcare
The Municipality of Inverness County proudly presents the Awards for Excellence in Healthcare, an initiative created to celebrate the exceptional dedication and contributions of our local healthcare professionals. These annual awards shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond in serving our community, recognizing individuals and teams who exemplify excellence in care. Winners are honored each spring at the Awards of Excellence in Healthcare Gala Reception—a celebration of compassion and commitment.
How it works:
- Nominations open in November: Each November, we invite the community to nominate outstanding individuals in a range of healthcare categories, which are announced each year.
- Submit nominations: Nominations can be submitted through the municipal website until February 28, 2026. Additional hard copies of the nomination forms will be available at the Municipal Administration Building (375 Main St., Port Hood), as well as Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, and at all East Coast Regional Libraries in the Municipality of Inverness County throughout the nomination period.
- Selection Process: An awards committee, made up of municipal staff and a mix of acting and retired local healthcare professionals carefully review all submissions.
- Award Gala: Winners will be announced and celebrated at a special gala held each spring.
To submit a nomination or for more information contact Ocean Phi Long Le, Healthcare Navigator: ocean.le@invernesscounty.ca | 1-902-323-0057, Municipality of Inverness County, 375 Main Street, Port Hood, B0E 2W0
Guidelines:
- Any organization or individual may submit a nomination.
- The nominee must be a current or former healthcare professional within the Municipality of Inverness County.
- The healthcare professional must work within the Municipality of Inverness County.
- Nominations must be accompanied by a clearly written or typed description (250-500 words) of the nominee’s activities that have gone above and beyond for our community.
- One outstanding nominee in each category will be chosen as the overall winner(s) and winners will be announced at a special Awards Gala in the spring.
- Eligibility of all nominations is at the sole discretion of the awards committee, which consists of municipal staff along with acting and retired local healthcare professionals.
2026 Awards for Excellence in Healthcare
On April 22, 2026, the Municipality of Inverness County celebrated the outstanding contributions of local healthcare professionals with the second annual Awards for Excellence in Healthcare.
Each award recipient received a unique stained-glass ornament handcrafted by local Acadian artist Polycarpe LeBlanc of Polycarpe Glass Art. The designs reflect the natural beauty of their home communities.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of diverse cultural entertainment, including traditional Celtic and Acadian music, Chinese and Colombian dance, Mi’kmaq and African drumming, and a healthcare recruitment video showcasing opportunities in Inverness County.
Be sure to watch our special video below from the 2026 Healthcare Gala, which celebrates these incredible professionals and showcases exactly why Inverness County is such a wonderful place to call home.
Learn more about the 2026 award recipients here.