Preguntas frecuentes sobre las nominaciones
Are there any updates for the 2026 - 2027 awards cycle?
We've streamlined the Stroke Hero Awards to make nominating easier than ever. This year, we've reduced the number of categories, expanded the Community Impact Hero category to include groups and organizations, and introduced a focused five-week nomination period to help participants easily share their heroes' stories.
In which category should I submit my nomination?
Please review the Stroke Hero Awards category descriptions at stroke.org/HeroAwards and decide whether your nominee belongs in the B.e. F.a.s.t. Hero, Caregiver Hero, Community Impact Hero, Pediatric Hero or Survivor Hero category. If you know several individuals or groups that you’d like to nominate for a specific category, nominate them all – there are no limits on how many nominations you can submit per category.
How do I nominate someone for an award?
Go to stroke.org/HeroAwards, click on the link to the nomination form, fill it out and submit your nomination.
Can I nominate myself or a group I am part of?
Absolutely! We encourage you to do so since no one knows your story or what your group does as well as you do. If nominating yourself, just enter your name as the person submitting the nomination and as the nominee.
Are there any restrictions on nominations?
The three limitations for participation in the Stroke Hero Awards are:
- Those submitting nominations must be at least 18 years old.
- Nominees and nominators must be legal residents of the United States, including District of Columbia and territories.
- To be eligible to win, a nominee cannot have won a Stroke Hero Award or been recognized as part of Go Red for Women® Class of Survivors for the American Heart Association in the past 5 years.
Can I see the questions you will ask before I decide whether to complete a nomination?
Yes. Just go to stroke.org/HeroAwards and scroll down to the categories section, where you can preview each category’s nomination questions.
May I nominate someone in more than one category?
Absolutely. People eligible for individual awards could also be part of a group you’d like to nominate, or it could be the other way around.
How many nominations may I submit?
As many as you’d like. There are no limits on the number of nominations someone can submit, so nominate all the stroke heroes in your life.
Will you inform nominees that they’ve been nominated?
We will do our best to let all nominees know that someone nominated them for a Stroke Hero Award.
May I include any supplemental materials in my nomination?
You may include links to publicly viewable material on the web, but we will not be accepting any uploaded supplemental materials as part of the nomination.
How will the winners be determined?
A panel of judges will review each eligible nomination and score it based on several criteria. For more information about judging criteria and entry guidelines, visit stroke.org/HeroAwards.
Where do I get answers to questions that aren’t addressed here?
Contact us at [email protected].
