Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Award.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 awards which will be presented at the Foundation’s 23rd Annual Foundation Dinner to be held on Saturday, November 23rd at the Hamilton County Senior High School.
Selection of the Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year is based on the nominee’s contribution to better health and improved quality of life for patients and the local area as a whole, and/or for the advancement of public understanding and appreciation for the quality of healthcare in our area.
“Our area is blessed to have had so many individuals who have dedicated their lives to caring for their friends, neighbors, and fellow residents,” said Victoria Woodrow, Hamilton Memorial Hospital CEO. “When you look at the sacrifices these individuals have made and the years they have served Hamilton County and the surrounding area, it is compelling. This award is a way to thank them for their commitment to making our area a healthier place to live,” added Woodrow.
Past recipients of the award are Evelyn Barker, R.N.; Donald Mitchell, M.D.; Founding Members of Hamilton Memorial Hospital District’s Board of Directors; K.T. Murugappan, M.D.; Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Auxiliary; Ildefonso Tomaneng, M.D.; Alec Hood, M.D.; Asuncion Cope, M.D.; A.C. Tobey, M.D.; Brother Bud Sefried; Ruth Adams, R.N.; June Smith, R.N.; Trade Industries; Mike Harre, Harre Ambulance; Mike Davenport, FNP; Bill Sandusky; Hamilton County Telephone Co-op; Dr. Donna and David Spencer; Hamilton County Ambulance Service; and Debby Rose.
Nomination forms are available on the Hamilton Memorial Hospital website at www.hmhospital.org under the “News” tab and at the hospital front desk.
Completed nomination forms must be received by November 15, 2023.
Questions or completed nominations may be directed to Lindsay Hansen at [email protected] or 618.643.5863.
