Passavant Hospital Foundation
Legacy of Caring Honorees
Since 2014, Passavant Hospital Foundations has honored Legacy of Caring Honorees at the annual Legacy of Caring Gala.
Each year, a group of honorees are awarded the evening of the gala who:
- Have dedicated ten or more years of service to UPMC Passavant
- Embodies a commitment to patient care and the community's health
- Personifies UPMC Passavant's values within and beyond the hospital's walls
Honorees have included physicians, nurses, professionals, community members or organizations, donors, volunteers and others who have made a significant contribution to the establishment and growth of UPMC Passavant.
The honorees are awarded one of the following awards:
- James C. and Henrietta D. Lear Leadership Award recognizing significant leadership for patient care and/or the growth of the hospital.
- Reverend William A. Passavant Humanitarian Award recognizing service to humanity outside the hospital’s walls, in the tradition of our hospital’s founder.
- John P. “Jerry” Auld Award for Community Service recognizing service to the hospital and the community’s health by a non-employee.
- Legacy of Service Award recognizing longevity of service at or for the hospital.
- Excellence in Patient Care Award recognizing commitment to excellence in patient care.
- Matthew Morrow Spirit of Passavant Award recognizing someone who works behind the scenes, a go-to person who gets the job done, goes the extra mile, exhibiting pride in working at Passavant.
- Susan E. Hoolahan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Nursing Leadership Award recognizing significant leadership in nursing, patient care, nursing development and nursing growth.
- Legacy Beyond Award posthumously to someone whose contribution to the hospital has left a lasting impact.
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Previous Legacy of Caring Honorees