The Arkansas Hospital Association 2023 Diamond Awards recognize excellence and encourage improvement in the quality, effectiveness, and impact of health care marketing and public relations in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) received a Diamond Award in the category of Television/Public Service Announcements for 100-249 beds division. AMMC also received a 2023 Certificate of Excellence for the 2022 Annual Report.

Awards were presented at the Arkansas Hospital Association Annual Meeting on November 7, 2023, in several categories, including advertising, annual report, foundation, publications and writing. Divisions include hospitals with 0-25 beds (CAHs), 26-99 beds, 100-249 beds and 250 or more beds.

Judging for each entry was based on goals and objectives, audience to whom directed reasons for choosing the format, frequency and quantity, portions that were created internally/externally, results/evaluation and total budget. Only one Diamond Award was awarded in each category, per division (bed size).

 “Thank you to the Arkansas Hospital Association and the Arkansas Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations for recognizing Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  It is an honor to be chosen amongst some of the top hospitals in the state.  The AMMC marketing team is honored to receive this award,” stated Tori Thompson, AMMC Foundation and Marketing Director.