AZ Blue accepting nominations for nurses who inspire award

Nominate a nurse for their extraordinary work and dedication for a chance to win $1K in cash, additional perks, and a chance to donate $5K to a local non-profit of their choice  

Contributed Article/Courtesy AZ Blue

PHOENIX – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) invites Arizonans to nominate an Arizona nurse for its Nurses Who Inspire contest to celebrate nurses who go above and beyond for Arizonans every day.

Individuals can submit nominations from April 1 to April 15, 2024. 

As a gesture of gratitude, AZ Blue will award five nurses with $1,000 cash, $420 in perks including a SpaFinder gift card, two tickets to the Arizona Diamondbacks game on July 28, and the opportunity to donate $5,000 to a local non-profit of their choice. 

“Nurses are at the heart of healthcare, providing compassionate care, advocating for patients, and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services,” said Dr. Cara Christ, Chief Medical Officer at AZ Blue. “On behalf of the team at AZ Blue, we thank each and every nurse for showing up and making a difference in the lives of Arizonans.” 

Nominees must be Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, or Licensed Practical Nurses to be eligible. Winners will be notified on May 1 and announced publicly during National Nurses Week (May 6-12). 

For more information about the Nurses Who Inspire contest and to nominate a nurse, visit azblue.com/nominateanurse

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Blue Cross ® Blue Shield ® of Arizona (AZ Blue) is committed to helping Arizonans get healthier faster and stay healthier longer. With a mission to inspire health and make it easy, AZ Blue offers health insurance and related services to more than 2 million customers. AZ Blue, a non-profit company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,000 people in its Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson offices. To learn more, visit azblue.com.