Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award

About this program

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation offers the Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award, which recognizes a woman whose mid-career advocacy advances health equity and compassionate, dignified healthcare; the honoree receives a plaque and $1,000 award. Nominees must be currently active in health-focused work addressing inequities and may come from healthcare or related fields such as research, education, policymaking, social services, or activism. Candidates should demonstrate sustained impact for underserved populations, empathy and respect for diverse communities, and meaningful or lasting institutional change; nominations are due September 25, 2026.