Awards for Associates

Where do the funds come from?
The ACF is supported by donations from associates through LIFT (Let’s Invest for Tomorrow)—the Hancock Health Foundation associate giving club. 50% of each payroll donation from Hancock Health associates is set aside for the ACF.

Who can apply?
Any current full or part time Hancock Health associate who has completed their probation period, is not on a corrective action plan, and has experienced an unanticipated financial hardship is eligible to apply and may receive assistance once per calendar year. Associates cannot receive assistance for more than three consecutive years.

How do I apply?
The application form is available for download here. You may also reach out to the Foundation for an application. Return the completed application to the Foundation office or email it to asmith@hancockregional.org. Each request is carefully reviewed by a committee, and an in-person meeting may be requested.

Can I help?
YES. Join LIFT through a payroll deduction and 50% of your pledge or gift will support the Associate Crisis Fund. Any single donation is gratefully accepted and tax-deductible.

The Associate Crisis Fund was created to provide financial assistance to Hancock Health associates who have experienced personal hardship. Any current full or part-time Hancock Health associate who has completed their probation period is not on a corrective action plan and has experienced an unanticipated financial hardship is eligible to apply and may receive assistance once per calendar year. Associates cannot receive assistance for more than three consecutive years. If you need help, please review the application guidelines and fill out an application, which must be submitted to the Foundation office. You may also call (317) 468-4106 for more information.

Each year, Hancock Health Foundation recognizes a local organization and an individual whose service efforts have created positive change in the health and wellness of our local communities. The foundation Awards and Scholarships committee receives nominations and annually selects at least one recipient to receive each award.

Nominations for 2022 are due on November 30th. The winners will be announced at the foundation’s year-end holiday celebration. To nominate an individual or organization for these awards, download the nomination form.

Bert Curry Healthy Community Award Recipients

Named in honor of the Foundation’s first executive director, this award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to helping others and improving health and wellness in our community. Past winners include:

• 1999: Women Helping Women & Walker (split)
• 2000: Hope House
• 2001: Hospice
• 2002: Hancock Food Pantry
• 2003: Jaris Hammond
• 2004: Tobacco Free Coalition
• 2005: Edelweiss Equine
• 2006: Special Olympics Hancock County
• 2007: Bert Curry Award
• 2008: FUSE
• 2008: YAR
• 2009: Kiwanis
• 2011: Dr. Donn Hunter – Hospice
• 2012: Dorothy Gunn – Hope House, Soup Kitchen (split)
• 2014: Susie Broome (Women Helping Women) & Susie Billings (Cancer)
• 2015: Becky Riley
• 2016: Dr. Thomas O’Connor (Talitha Koum) & Jack Goff (Food Pantry)
• 2017: Bob Wortman & Linda Hart
• 2018: Amy Baggott
• 2019: Dawn Hansen
• 2020: Gina Colclazier
• 2021: Katherine Neff Locke

Please note, prior to 2010, we do not have a record of whether the organization listed actually received the award, or if an individual received the award and donated their money to the organization.

Named in honor of the former Hancock Regional Hospital president and CEO, this award recognizes a hospital program or local organization that has made a significant and positive impact on the health and wellness of our community. Past winners include:

• 2013: Hospice
• 2014: K.B. Memorial Soup Kitchen
• 2015: Hancock County Children’s Choir
• 2016: Greenfield Parks Department
• 2017: The Landing Place
• 2018: Hancock Regional Hospital Guild
• 2019: Rock Steady Boxing
• 2020: Brianna’s Hope of Greenfield
• 2021: Meals on Wheels of Hancock County