The Ben Lindekugel Governance Excellence Award was created in 2019 to recognize a hospital board member or commissioner who has displayed exemplary leadership and community service. The award was named after the late Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts Executive Director Ben Lindekugel, who was especially dedicated to ensuring good governance among hospitals across Washington state. All WSHA members can make nominations.

2025 Governance Excellence Award Nomination Form

Please fill out the form below to nominate a trustee or commissioner for the Governance Excellence Award.

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During the past 5 years, has your nominee advocated on behalf of your hospitals in Olympia or Washington D.C.?*
Does your commissioner regular participate in the WSHA Rural Leadership, CEO & Trustee Safety and Quality Summit, or WSHA Annual Meeting?*
Has the nominee served as Board Chair at your hospital?*
Has your representative been involved in a local service club during the past 5 years?*
Does your Commissioner/Trustee serve on any of your hospital committees?*