The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Honors AstraZeneca and Viseven with 2025 ACE Awards for Workforce Innovation and Global Impact

Core Insights - The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) announced the 2025 ACE Awards, recognizing impactful programs that transform workforce development in healthcare [1][2] - AstraZeneca's Young Health Programme (YHP) and Viseven's Expert Communities and Unicorns Recognition Program were honored for their innovative approaches to employee engagement and health equity [1][6] AstraZeneca's Young Health Programme (YHP) - YHP is a global health equity initiative aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and fostering leadership among employees [2] - The program has reached over 20 million young people in more than 40 countries, partnering with over 60 non-profit organizations, including UNICEF [3] - YHP has mobilized 20,000 AstraZeneca employees, contributing nearly 100,000 hours of volunteer service [3] - The initiative has influenced 18 NCD prevention-related policies globally and creates leadership pathways for youth and employees [4] Viseven's Expert Communities and Unicorns Recognition Program - Viseven's program focuses on internal engagement and collaboration, consisting of Expert Communities for professional development and a gamified Unicorns Recognition Program [6][7] - Over 700 employees are engaged in these initiatives, enhancing peer connections and fostering a culture of innovation [8] - The program aims to build a strong internal culture that supports sustainable growth and employee empowerment [10] Event and Recognition - Both AstraZeneca and Viseven will be honored at the 2025 HBA Annual Conference in Las Vegas from September 29 to October 1 [11] - The HBA serves as a global leadership accelerator and talent pipeline for the healthcare industry, impacting nearly six million employees [12]