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Stroke Hero Awards

Honoring individuals and groups in the stroke community who have shown resilience and outstanding progress

Learn more about each of the 2023 Stroke Hero Awards winners below

The Stroke Hero Awards are awarded in six categories to those who educate, inspire and raise awareness about stroke locally or nationally. 

Learn more about our previous Stroke Hero Award recipients
Stroke is the No. 5 killer and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.

Award Categories 

Nominations were accepted in the first five categories below, while public vote determined the Voters’ Choice Hero.

Awards Timeline

Date(s) Activity
Oct. 25 – Dec. 6, 2022 Nominations accepted
Dec. 2022 – Jan. 2023 Nominations judged
Early Feb. 2023 Voters’ Choice Hero candidates determined
March 8 – 22, 2023 Voters’ Choice Hero voting
April 24 – 29, 2023 Winners announced

Apoyo que empodera

La recuperación se vuelve mucho más manejable cuando tiene el tipo de apoyo emocional adecuado. Nuestra comunidad en línea de pacientes, supervivientes y cuidadores está aquí para que siga adelante sin importar los obstáculos. Hemos estado ahí y no te dejaremos ir sola.