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Nominate an Advocate

Network for Hope is accepts nominations for the following awards year-round:

  • The Champion for Life Award
  • Theodore E. Smith Award
  • Legacy Award
  • Samantha Jameson Vision Award

Please contact Erica Randall at (513) 200-6434 for more information.

Pictured from left to right: Barry Massa, CEO; Andi Johnson, Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement; Kelly Gunnels-Valines, sister of Reco Gunnels Sr., tissue and eye donor, who won the Legacy Award; Matt Niles, Executive VP & Chief Clinical Officer; and Tracie Shelton, Executive VP & Chief People Officer.

Champion for Life is someone who has been an outstanding advocate for organ, tissue, and eye donation. This could be anyone – a physician, nurse, organ recipient, friend, family member or religious leader.

The Theodore E. Smith award recognizes the contributions of individuals who have made significant contributions in the education and/or promotion of the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation to the minority community.

The Legacy Award will be presented to a Donor Family who has made a significant contribution to furthering Network for Hope’s mission and vision in honor of their loved one.

The Samantha Jameson Vision Award will be presented to a Network for Hope staff member, who, like Sam, passionately advocates for the Gift of Life. The award is given to the staff member who has gone above and beyond to honor the selfless act of organ, tissue, and eye donation.