Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration

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The Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration is the highest honor bestowed by the Texas Hospital Association. It recognizes outstanding hospital CEOs who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to the health care industry and who are leaders in providing quality health care services and are active in THA and other industry groups. Recipients have set a standard of excellence in leadership, service and professional achievement that exemplifies THA’s commitment to the health care industry. No member of the THA Award selection committee will be eligible to receive the award. Read more about the history and past recipients.

Eligibility and Nomination Information

The nominee must be a hospital CEO employed by an active THA institutional member hospital or health care system who has made significant contributions to THA and to the health care industry.

All nominations should address/include and will be evaluated on the following information:

  1. Contributions to the health care industry and the profession will be evaluated by the nominee’s participation in national, state and/or metropolitan associations. These include THA and its affiliated organizations, divisions, committees or councils; the American Hospital Association; metropolitan associations; or any other local or regional organizations.
  2. The nominee’s role of providing health care services to the general public will be measured by the excellence of his or her institution’s staff and employees as well as the quality of health care services provided.
  3. Leadership and service may be exemplified by total career achievements or by highly visible contributions to THA and/or the health care industry and profession in a relatively short period of time, such as rendering distinguished leadership on a special project or program.
  4. In the event of equal contributions to the health care industry by more than one nominee, the selection committee shall consider distinguishable leadership qualities such as honors or awards within the health care industry; community, civic, religious and service organization activities; and educational and/or experience qualifications.

Selection Committee

The selection committee is composed of the THA chairman and appointed past recipients active in health care administration.

Presentation and Recognition

The winning CEO will be featured in THA digital publications and recognized at the THA Annual Conference.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the nomination form by 5 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025.
  2. Please include the following as you complete the online registration form:
    a. One-page executive summary/ of the nominee’s professional achievements and contributions to the health care industry.
    b. Up to three letters of recommendation
    c. A CV or resume for the nominee.
    d. Additional support documentation may be provided. Nominations may be supported by letters; press releases; financial information; information about patient outcomes, programs and services; and any other information that validates the candidate’s leadership achievements
    e. Photo/headshot
  3. Total document should not exceed 15 pages Be sure all materials are completed and SUBMITTED by the posted deadline.

Questions?
Contact Sharon Beasley at [email protected] or 512/465-1030.

History 
Earl M. Collier, L.L.D., FACHE
Earl M. Collier, L.L.D., FACHE

Established in 1965, the Collier Award was first presented to Earl M. Collier, LL.D., FACHE, a past THA president who served as CEO of Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene for 41 years. Collier is considered the dean of hospital administration in Texas. He was respected for his philosophy of improving patient care, the driving force behind his administrative acts and decisions. Because of Earl M. Collier’s dedication to his profession, the Collier Award has come to symbolize excellence in health care administration.