Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

Nominations for the 2026 Honorable Mentor award are now open and will close on 22 October*.  

To nominate a candidate, please follow this three-step process: 

  • To begin the nomination process, please submit the applicable fee here: $500 for HBA members or $650 for non-members. (You may be prompted to log in to your HBA account or create a new account)
  • After paying the submission fee, check your email for confirmation and link to the Awards Nomination Platform.
  • Create an account on the Awards Nomination Platform, complete information fields, provide documentation (nominee bio, letters of recommendation, photo) and be prepared to share:  
    • Specific examples of how the nominee has made significant contributions and driven impactful outcomes in the healthcare ecosystem.
    • Details on how the nominee has demonstrated exceptional leadership and established an environment of workplace innovation and creativity.
    • Describe how the nominee has initiated and fostered practices that help advance the talent pipeline, include examples of impact to business outcomes. 

That's all!  Thanks for your interest in raising visibility of exceptional industry leaders.  

*Extension available through 30 October for an additional $100 administrative fee. 

Start the Nomination Process

Meet the 2025 Honorable Mentor Jim Weiss!

Read about 2025 Honorable Mentor Jim Weiss

Founder and Chairman
Real Chemistry 

Transforming the Industry Through Mentorship

HBA’s coveted Honorable Mentor Award recognizes male leaders who have served as exceptional mentors and/or sponsors for the industry workforce. 

Selected annually, this advocate has demonstrated a long-term commitment to developing, mentoring, and promoting talent in the industry, all while being an engaged and passionate advocate for the HBA. 

The winner is recognized at our HBA Global Ascension Awards event (in-person and virtually) that brings together influential executives, sponsors, and media to celebrate on a global stage. 

Have questions about the HBA Global Ascension Awards? Click here to explore the Q&As and get all the details you need before submitting your nomination.

  • Submissions are reviewed by an awards selection committee of seasoned industry executives dedicated to the HBA mission.
  • Each committee member reviews the submissions and independently ranks candidates against defined criteria.
  • The judging committee considers the summarized ratings, debates the merits of each candidate’s submission, and selects the Honorable Mentor.

The HBA congratulates all previous Honorable Mentors.

See Previous Winners