Seeking Gift of Life Champion Nominations

Gift of Life Michigan

Gift of Life Michigan is once again looking to honor our partners throughout the state at our annual Champions Gala on Friday, April 1, 2022. We would not be as successful as we are without our many donation champions at every step in the process. We are looking for nominees in the following categories:

  • Secretary of State employee
  • Volunteer
  • Community Partner
  • Donation Storytelling
  • First Responder
  • Medical Examiner
  • Funeral Director/Professional
  • Donation Liaison
  • Physician
  • Nurse
  • Hospital Executive Leader
  • Hospital PR/Marketing
  • Hospital Spiritual Care
  • Hospital Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist or Other
  • Transplant Center Professional
  • Multicultural Difference Maker
  • Donor Hospital of the Year
  • Legacy Award (Lifetime Achievement)
  • Innovation Award
  • Honoring Life Through Donation Award

If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to promote organ and tissue donation or encourage others to sign up on the Organ Donor Registry in the last 18 months, click on this link and let us know!

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