Reflecting Service Excellence
Since 2012, the annual Walter E. Harrison Jr. Humanitarian Award has honored a healthcare professional who exemplifies compassionate service and a strong commitment to community outreach—the guiding principles of Dr. Harrison’s distinguished medical career.
Dr. Harrison dedicated his life to helping those in need, both locally and through medical missions abroad. Following his passing in December 2010, a restricted fund was established to support the annual presentation of this award, made possible by a generous anonymous gift in his memory.
The award is presented each December during the Love Light Ceremony, a tradition that reflects the spirit of giving and service Dr. Harrison embodied.
Past Recipients
2024 Dr. Kirby Smith
2023 Hugh B. Ward, DMin
2022 Debra Hayes, RN
2021 Alex Shivers, LMSW
2020 Tamara Johnson, MD
2019 Billy R. Price, MD
2018 David Spence, RT (R,ARRT)
2017 Karen G. Hart, RN, CMSRN
2016 Barbara James, RN
2015 D.W. Adcock, MD
2014 Patricia Lee June, MD
2013 Denise Linnenkohl, RN
2012 Seth Berl, MD
Nomination
The nominator completes and submits the nomination form (below) describing contributions made by the nominee that qualify him or her for award consideration. For more information, please call 229-890-3416.
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