The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce held their annual Excellence in Healthcare Awards on November 21 at the Global Event Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale. More than 120 Healthcare Professionals and Business Leaders from the community attended the event. The presenting sponsor was UHealth. Dan Lindblade, CAE, President, and CEO was the emcee. The 2024 Excellence in Healthcare Awards Steering Committee lead by Chairperson Kathryn Salerno from Broward Health selected the recipients.

The following awards were presented:

Lifetime Achievement Award – Charles Felix, CPA – Co-Publisher/Owner of South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Outstanding Healthcare Executive – Dr. Jennifer Goldman – Memorial Healthcare System

Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner – Thomas Dalton – Vitas Health

Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner – Dr. Nancy Dobrolet – Nicklaus Children’s Health System

Guts and Grit Award – Dr. Ivette Motola – The Gordan Center for Stimulation and Innovation at the University of Miami

Guts and Grit Award – Aisha Subhani, DO – Cleveland Clinic

Achievement in Innovation – Community Health HUB – Memorial Healthcare System

Community Catalyst – South Florida Wellness Network

Outstanding Healthcare Collaboration – Broward Health and Community Care Plan