Unsung Hero Awards
Alumni Achievement Awards
You "Rx"ceptional Awards


Unsung Heroes 1996 - 2009


Each year, projects that have received a VHCF grant nominate their Unsung Heroes, those unique individuals and teams whose talents and energy make such a big difference.  A distinguished panel of judges selects a winner from each of five categories (Volunteer, Donor, Physician, Team and Employee).

The Unsung Heroes are honored at VHCF's annual Heroes in Health Care event.   Each winner receives both a statuette and a $2,000 check to the affiliated VHCF grantee -- funding made possible by the Virginia Association of Health Plans.  VHCF is honored to recognize these outstanding individuals and teams.

Volunteer

David B. Crouse, DDS and Carole S. Crouse, American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia, 2009

Michael Judd and James Gallagher, Johnson Health Center, 2008

William J. Viglione, DDS, Charlottesville Area Dental Access, 2007

Gary V. Snell, St. Luke Community Clinic, 2006

Patricia Morrell, Peninsula Agency on Aging, 2005

Ray Deyerle, The Rescue Mission Health Center, 2004
David and Janet Ferguson, Shenandoah County Free Clinic, 2003

Betty Newell, Community Association for Rural Transportation (CART), 2002

Robert Hendrickson, PhD, LCSW, Mental Health Association of the New River Valley, 2001

Barbara Dunn, PhD, RN, CPNP, Irvin Gammon Craig Health Center, 2000

Al Stenger, DDS, Virginia Donated Dental Services Program, 1999

Doris Reid, Free Clinic of the New River Valley, 1998

Lonnie & Thelma Hogge, New River Valley Med-Ride, 1997

Matt Luckman, R.Ph., Beach Health Clinic, 1997

Eugene Cook, Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, 1996

Frank Giancola, M.D., and Joseph Puglise, M.D., Prince William Pediatric Primary Care Project, 1996

 

Teamwork

Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services Staff, 2009

New River Valley Free Clinic Consortium -- Free Clinic of Pulaski County, Mental Health Association of the

   New River Valley, Free Clinic of the New River Valley, 2008

Laura B. Hughes, Angela D. Rich, Michelle H. Richardson, Kathy M. Wachter and John C. Wilson, Northern Neck

   Free Health Clinic, 2007

Augustus A. Petticolas, Jr., DDS and William N. Riley, DDS, Free Clinic of Central Virginia, 2006

Edie Bobko, Beth Elswick, and Michelle McPheron, Southwest Virginia Perinatal Council, 2005

B.J. Attwood and Sandi Reese, Free Clinic of Goochland, 2004

Mission of Mercy Coordinating Team, Virginia Dental Association, 2003

Charles "Bud" Conklin, Jr. DDS & Robin R. Haldiman, Roanoke Pediatric Dental Program, 2002

Roanoke Pediatric Dental Program 2002

Barbara Baker & Cathy Smith, CHIP of Richmond Asthma Program, 2001

Free Clinic of the New River Valley Dental Project, 2000

Shirley Bealor & Carol Jameson, Partnership for Healthier Kids (Fairfax County), 1999

Pharmacy Team of the Free Clinic of Franklin County, 1998

Roanoke Academy of Medicine Alliance, 1997

National Black Nurses’ Association -- Central Virginia Chapter, MCV Breast Cancer Education Project, 1996

 

Physician

Randall R. Rhea, MD, Bradley Free Clinic, 2009

Amy Price, MD, Bon Secours Maryview Foundation Healthcare Center, 2008

Rhonda B. Algeier, MD, Central Virginia Health Services - Charlotte Primary Care, 2007

Rebecca Ogur Sinclair, MD, Prince William Primary Health Care Mobile Unit, 2006

Frank M. Cotter, MD, Project Access of the Roanoke Valley, 2005

Eloise C. Haun, MD, Shenandoah County Free Clinic, 2004

Richard Baylor, MD, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2003

Richard Bilowski, MD, Portsmouth EduCare Project, 2002

Joe Gardner, MD, Harrisonburg Rockingham Free Clinic, 2001

George Eapen, MD, Petersburg Health Care Alliance, 2000

Mark Arner, MD, Blue Ridge Community Services, 1999

Randall Bashore, MD,Central Virginia Health Systems,1998

 

Donor

Lewis Angelo Arthur, DDS, Free Clinic of Central Virginia, 2009

Coran Capshaw, Charlottesville Free Clinic, 2008

Vito J. and Kristi L. Germinario, Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., 2007

Caroline C. Levine, Meadowview First Health Care Center, 2006

David Peacock, Health Care on the Square, 2005

William B. Graham, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2004

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Holcomb, Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic Dental Program, 2003

Potomac Hospital Auxiliary, Potomac Hospital’s Family Health Connection, 2002

Sarah “Sally” Minton, John Root, and The August Medical Center, Augusta Regional Free Clinic, 2001

Phyllis Smith, Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 2000

John and Flora Ratliff, C. Brock Hughes Free Clinic, 1999

Wellmont Health System, Mendota, 1998

Counts Drug Company, C. Brock Hughes Free Clinic, 1997

First Baptist Church of Lambert’s Point, Nelson County RHOP, 1996

Virginia Fibre Corporation, Community Adult Clinic of Norfolk,1996

 

Employee

Tom Adams,Carilion Clinic, 2008

Pamela Moore-Barr, Richmond Area High Blood Pressure Center, 2007

Pamela Pearce Murphy, Shenandoah County Free Clinic, 2006

Jan Rasnake, FNP, Smyth County Free Clinic, 2005

Roger Henderson, Bedford Community Health Foundation, 2004

Sandy Sayre, Rescue Mission Heath Care Center, 2003

Richard Faquin, D.D.S., Accomack and Northampton County Public Schools’ Dental Program, 2002

Elizabeth “Dibby” Smith, Arlandria Health Center, 2001

Bob Alpino, Eastern Virginia Telemedicine Network, 2000

Linda Mangum, RN, BSN, Community Memorial Health Center, 1999

Helen Denise Purdy, Resource Mothers Program (Norfolk), 1999

Robin Mullet, Fairfax Community Health Network, 1998

John Cox, Bon Secours Richmond Health System Care-A-Van, 1998

Janette Trent, Lenowisco Health District Pharmacy Access Program, 1997

Conrad Jenkins, D.D.S., Charlottesville Free Clinic, 1996

 

Child Health Champion

Pat McGlothlin, Cumberland Plateau Health District, 2009

Linda Nablo, Virginia Department for the Aging, 2008

Shelby T. Gonzales, Inova Partnership for Healthier Kids, 2007