Stroke Hero Awards
Honoring those who have showcased resilience and outstanding progress in the stroke community.
Stroke Heros
Want to support your favorite Stroke Hero in the Voters’ Choice contest? Cast your vote now. Eligible voters with a valid email address can vote once per 24-hour period between March 19 and April 2.About the Stroke Hero Awards
The American Stroke Association honors people who strive to overcome stroke.
Our newly redesigned Stroke Hero Awards will be presented in five categories to those who educate, inspire and bring awareness about stroke locally or nationally.
Award Categories
Nominations were accepted in four of the five award categories below. Voting for the Voters Choice Award is taking place through April 2. To participate, you must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident.
Outstanding Survivor
Honors an individual who has survived a stroke and used their experience to educate, inspire and bring awareness about stroke on a local or national level.
View the Outstanding Survivor Nomination Questions (PDF)
Outstanding Caregiver
Honors an individual who has cared for a stroke survivor and used their experience to educate, inspire and bring awareness about stroke on a local or national level.
View the Outstanding Caregiver Nomination Questions (PDF)
Outstanding Support Group
Honors a stroke support group committed to educating, inspiring and bringing awareness about stroke on a local or national level.
View the Outstanding Support Group Nomination Questions (PDF)
Outstanding Group
Honors a group committed to educating, inspiring and bringing awareness about stroke on a local or national level. Groups can include, but are not limited to, stroke teams, medical facilities and people who have come together to raise awareness about stroke.
View the Outstanding Group Nomination Questions (PDF)
Voters’ Choice
Honors an individual or group making an outstanding effort to educate, inspire and bring awareness about stroke on a local or national level. Judges selected the contenders from the nominations received in the other four categories. The public can vote online now to choose the winner.
Awards Timeline
Follow our awards timeline to support your favorite for the Voters’ Choice award and find out the winners.
| Date(s) | Activity |
| January 1-31, 2020 | Nominations accepted |
| February 2020 | Nominations judged |
| Early March 2020 | Voters’ Choice candidates determined |
| March 19-April 2, 2020 | Voters’ Choice voting |
| April 20-24, 2020 | Winners announced |
FAQ, Rules, Judging Criteria and More:
Entry Guidelines (PDF)
Contest Rules (PDF)
Promotional Flyer (PDF)
Judging Criteria (PDF)
Nominations FAQ (PDF)
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