2015 HOSA State Leadership Conference registration is now OPEN!

Online registration is now open for our 4th annual state conference!  Please refer to registration guidelines for assistance in this process.

Deadline for registration is February 20, 2015.  No late registrations will be accepted.

New in 2014-15 Recognition Events

               Rare Disease Day
           (list of rare diseases)

In partnership with Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, DE HOSA will be participating in Rare Disease Day on Friday, February 27, 2015. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.

Teams consisting of two (2) competitors shall develop a visual display of a specific rare disease as well as a proposed cure/treatment or way to improve a quality of life issue related to the rare disease. The students will be judged on their ability to present themselves and communicate the rare disease information to others, as well as propose a cure/treatment or way to improve a quality of life issue. Additionally, students will present their fundraising efforts.

Please refer to event guidelines for complete details of the event and registration guidelines for complete details of how to register.

Important dates to remember:
Topic registration open in PDMS:
November 10-21, 2014
Conference registration open in CMS:
November 10-December 5, 2014
Online fundraising efforts:
January 2, 2015 to February 20, 2015
Event: February 27, 2015
Award Ceremony: March 26, 2015

               HOSA T-Shirt Design

Delaware HOSA students are encouraged to submit a conference T-shirt design for the 2015 HOSA National Leadership Conference (NLC). This event is open to individual Delaware HOSA members. The top three T- shirt designs will be announced at the HOSA State Leadership Conference awards ceremony on March 26, 2015. The first place T-shirt design will be used to create the Delaware T-shirt for the 2015 HOSA NLC. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 2, 2015.

HOSA Pin Design

Delaware HOSA students are encouraged to submit a conference pin design for the 2015 HOSA National Leadership Conference (NLC). This event is open to individual Delaware HOSA members. The top three pin designs will be announced at the HOSA State Leadership Conference awards ceremony on March 26, 2015. The 1st place pin design will be used to create the Delaware pin for the 2015 HOSA NLC. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 2, 2015.

2014 HOSA National Conference

Delaware Health Science students and advisors attended the HOSA- Future Health Professional 37th Annual National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL June 25-28, 2014.

A total of 18 Delaware students placed in the Top 10 in the Nation!  For a complete list of Delaware HOSA winners, click here.

2014 HOSA State Leadership
Conference WINNERS LIST

The 3rd Annual HOSA State Leadership Conference wrapped up on March 27th at Delaware State University!  The conference was held over the course of six days at the Delaware State Fire School and the last day at Delaware State University.  For a complete list of the 2014 HOSA State Leadership Conference winners, please click here!

HOSA Idol of the Year (2014):
Nolwenn Daniels
Hodgson HOSA Chapter

The HOSA Idol Award is presented to an individual student who makes a significant contribution to Delaware HOSA and is recommended by the State Officer team. The award recipient for 2014 is in her first year of Delaware HOSA, but participates as a seasoned member.  Despite juggling several other extracurricular activities, she attends local chapter meetings and demonstrates a deep interest in DE HOSA. This HOSA member actively seeks opportunities to ingratiate herself further into HOSA.  She is very caring, outgoing, and goal oriented.  Congratulations to the 2014 HOSA Idol Nolwenn Daniels.

HOSA Advisor of the Year (2014):
Karen Tiedgen
POLYTECH HOSA Chapter

The Delaware HOSA Advisor of the Year is presented to an individual advisor who makes a significant contribution to Delaware HOSA and is recommended by the State Officer team. The 2014 Advisor of the Year was presented to a teacher who participated in every activity related to State and National HOSA.  She is extremely willing to promote the plan of work and encourages officers and HOSA members alike.  The State Officers from POLYTECH say she is a wonderful teacher and is nicknamed the HOSA Stepmom.  She is a HOSA Alumni member herself from POLYTECH.  Congratulations to Karen Tiedgen for being presented with the Advisor of the Year Award for the 2013-2014 school year.

HOSA Spirit Award!

The Delaware HOSA Spirit Award was extended to St. Georges students and advisors who demonstrated significant enthusiasm and HOSA Spirit throughout the 2014 HOSA State Leadership Conference!  Congratulations to St. Georges for being the first school in Delaware to receive the HOSA Spirit Award!