Copic Humanitarian Award
Every day in healthcare, there are moments where physicians are truly making a difference. From dedicating time to underserved patients to playing a role in filling the gaps in rural healthcare, there are thousands of stories that demonstrate how one person can change the lives of many.
Copic wants to recognize these physicians and give back to their local communities through the Copic Humanitarian Award. The award was established in 2001 in memory of Harold E. “Hal” Williamson. Hal was one of the first non-physician board members of Copic. His inspiration and his dedication to going above and beyond led to the establishment of the Copic Medical Foundation. And today, we are thrilled to collaborate with state medical associations/societies in offering this award.
The Copic Humanitarian Award is presented annually to honor a physician for volunteer medical services and contributions to their community. We specifically look to recognize those individuals who unassumingly volunteer outside the spectrum of their day-to-day lives. The recipient of the award designates a $10,000 donation from Copic to be provided to a health care-related 501(c)(3) organization within their respective state. If you know a worthy candidate, please nominate him or her for this award.
Do you know a physician who has gone above and beyond their scope of practice and made a difference in their community? If you know a worthy candidate, please nominate him or her based on state information below:
Colorado - Copic Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from May 1 - August 15
Iowa - IMS/Copic Physician Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from December 1 - January 28
Minnesota - Copic/MMA Foundation Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from May 1 - July 9
Nebraska - Copic Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from February 1 - April 30
North Dakota - Copic Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from April 1 - August 31
South Dakota - Copic Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from February 1 - March 15
Utah - Copic Humanitarian Award
Nominations accepted from March 1 - July 31
2023 - April Randle, M.D.
2022 - Rush Pierce Jr, M.D.
2021 - Ted Ning, M.D.
2020 - Ben Galloway, M.D.
2019 - Gayle Frazzetta, M.D.
2018 - Mark Paulsen, M.D.
2017 - Carl Bartecchi, M.D.
2016 - Monte Uyemura, M.D.
2015 - Jay Markson, M.D.
2014 - Gary VanderArk, M.D.
2013 - James Williams, M.D. and Robert Sawyer, M.D.
2012 - Peter Janes, M.D.
2011 - Kurt Wever, M.D.
2010 - Jacqueline Woodrum, D.O.
2009 - George Garmany, M.D.
2008 - Malcolm Tarkanian, M.D.
2007 - Robert Heyl, M.D.
2006 - Larry Wolk, M.D.
2005 - Glenn Cosh, D.O.
2004 - Norman Haug, M.D.
2003 - Mary Vader, D.O.
2002 - Keren Call, M.D.
2001 - Everett Spees, M.D.
2024 - Dr. David Muller
2023 - Jay Brown, M.D.
2022 - Hendrik Schultz, M.D.
2021 - Selden Spencer, M.D.
2020 - James Bell, M.D.
2023 - Janet Chestnut, M.D.
2022 - Carrie Stelter, M.D.
2021 - Matt Bernard, M.D.
2020 - Tom Schrup, M.D.
2024 - Dr. Melvin Campbell
2023 - Britt Thedinger, M.D.
2022 - Kevin Reichmuth, M.D.
2021 - Matthew Beacom, M.D.
2020 - Donna Faber, M.D.
2019 - Robert Rhodes, M.D.
2018 - Debra Romberger, M.D.
2017 - Christina Fernandez, M.D.
2016 - Donald Wirth, M.D.
2015 - Mark Emig, M.D.
2014 - Jerry McLain, M.D.
2013 - Jerry Fischer, M.D.
2012 - Kristine McVea, M.D.
2011 - Joseph Miller, M.D.
2010 - Christopher Caudill, M.D.
2009 - Richard F. Klug, M.D.
2008 - David Filipi, M.D.
2007 - Glen Lau, M.D.
2024 - Dr. Shannon Emry
2023 - Matt Owens, M.D.
2022 - Tim Irwin, M.D.
2021 - Mark Harlow, M.D.
2020 - Jennifer Tinguely, M.D.
2023 - Mairi Leining, M.D.
2022 - Noel Gardner, M.D.
2021 - Mark Housley, M.D.
2020 - David Nelson, D.O.