Medals of Excellence
Silver Cross Sehring Medal of Excellence
The Silver Cross Sehring Medal of Excellence recognizes the accomplishments of an outstanding individual for his or her service to the healthcare profession. The Medal’s name honors the memory of George H. Sehring, M.D. – a dedicated physician who throughout his more than 40 years of service to our community personified the values for which the medal is awarded. A silver medal and plaque are awarded at the annual Childerguild Ball to a leader who exhibits the highest degree of personified of professional competence, resourcefulness, loyalty, benevolence, and dedication to the health care profession. The recipient exemplifies the values of caring service to others that are the bedrock of Silver Cross Hospital tradition.
Recipients
2023: Daniel Co, M.D.
2022: Dr. Atul Gupta
2021: Alexander Sosenko, M.D.
2019: Reno Caneva, D.P.M.
2018: Mary Brenczewski, R.N., B.S.N.
2017: David Mikolajczak, D.O.
2016: Paul Pawlak
2015: Salvador Rinella, M.D.
2014: Frederick Alexander, M.D.
2013: Paul Morimoto, M.D.
2012: Joseph Karcavich, M.D.
2010: Mark Danielson, M.D.
2009: Ernesto Tan, M.D.
2008: Al Ray, M.D. & Kay Ray
2007: Tom Streitz, D.D.S.
2006: Irving Rudman, M.D.
2005: Keyton Nixon
2004: Bun Co, M.D.
2003: Lora McGuire, R.N.
2002: Samuel Goldhaber, M.D.
2001: Wylie Mullen, M.D.
2000: Richard Tarizzo, M.D.
1999: Daniel Gutierrez, M.D.
1998: George H. Sehring
To nominate an individual for the Silver Cross Sehring Medal of Excellence, contact the Silver Cross Foundation at (815) 300-7105 or tsimons@silvercross.org.
Silver Cross Sangmeister Medal of Excellence
The Silver Cross Sangmeister Medal of Excellence is given to recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding individual for his or her service to the community. The Medal’s name honors the memory of George H. Sangmeister, a devoted servant to Silver Cross Hospital, our local communities, and our state and federal government. A silver medal and plaque are awarded at the annual Childerguild Ball to a leading citizen for competence, service, and dedication in a field other than healthcare that contributes to the common good. The recipient exemplifies the values of caring service to others that are the bedrock of Silver Cross Hospital tradition.
Recipients
2023: Timothy Baldermann
2022: Thomas J. and Michele Vana
2019: James Roolf
2018: Edward Czerkies
2017: James Glasgow
2016: Cheryl McCarthy
2015: Debra Condotti
2014: Br. James Gaffney, FSC
2013: Terry D’Arcy
2012: Russ Slinkard
2010: Robert Rogina
2009: James Fagan
2008: Val Rand
2007: Frank Turk, Jr.
2006: J.D. Ross
2005: John Leach
2004: Rev. Isaac Singleton
2003: Frank Margaron
2002: Pamela Heavans
2001: LaVerne & Dottie Brown
2000: Gladys Fox
1999: Douglas Hutchison
1998: George Sangmeister
To nominate an individual for the Silver Cross Sangmeister Medal of Excellence, contact the Silver Cross Foundation at (815) 300-7105 or tsimons@silvercross.org.
