Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award was established in 1975 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their hospitals or health systems, their communities, the field of health care, and the Missouri Hospital Association. The award is the association’s highest honor and is presented each year at MHA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show.
Past Recipients
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2023 Award Winner
Ronald D. Trulove
Mercy Health
St. Louis
2022 Award Winner
Melinda L. Estes, M.D.
President and CEO
Saint Luke’s Health System
Kansas City, Mo.
2021 Award Winner
Herb B. Kuhn
Former President and CEO
Missouri Hospital Association
2020 Award Winner
All Missouri hospitals were honored for service above and beyond the call of duty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award represents the distinguished service provided by all hospital employees, and recognizes their extraordinary contributions and sacrifice throughout 2020.
2019 Award Winner
Christine M. Candio, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
St. Luke’s Health Corporation
2018 Award Winner
Randall L. O’Donnell, Ph.D.
Former President and CEO
Children’s Mercy Kansas City
2017 Award Winner
Mark Laney, M.D.
CEO
Mosaic Life Care