Arizona Medical Association

Health Care Awards Gala

Saturday, December 5 | Phoenix Convention Center

Recognizing the Outstanding in Arizona Healthcare

Celebrating Excellence in Health

The Arizona Medical Association invites you to spend an evening in celebration of Arizona's physician and healthcare community. Every day, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and others come together in service of something larger than themselves — patient care.


ArMA's Annual Health Care Awards Gala is dedicated to those among us going above and beyond. This year, we're proud to once again celebrate Arizona's star-studded healthcare community on Saturday, December 5, at the Phoenix Convention Center.


Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of connection and recognition.
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Recognizing Excellence in Healthcare

Every year, we invite the healthcare community to nominate those going above and beyond in caring for patients, innovating medicine, and pushing healthcare forward. It's our way of recognizing and celebrating excellence in Arizona's healthcare community.


Stay tuned for the opportunity to help us name the 2027 ArMA Health Care Award recipients. Review our award categories and check back soon for more information!


Have questions? Contact us by emailing communications@AZmed.org.


Nominations Closed

event location

Phoenix Convention Center
Downtown Phoenix


100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Reception: 6PM | Dinner Service: 7PM

Parking & Transit

Complimentary on-site parking available

About the Event

ArMA's Annual Health Care Awards Gala brings the physician community together to recognize the truly outstanding talent and compassion Arizona fosters.

Evening Agenda

6PM: Cocktail Reception

Mingle with friends and colleagues during our open-bar cocktail reception while enjoying live music.

7PM: Dinner Service

Indulge in a three-course dinner.

7:30PM: Awards Ceremony Begins

Celebrate ArMA's 2026 Health Care Award recipients as we honor them live during the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I register for the event?

    Purchase your tickets using the form above or clicking here.

  • Who is the event intended for?

    We welcome all to attend the 2026 Health Care Awards Gala, which is open to the public and will celebrate excellence in the healthcare community. 

  • What is the Arizona Medical Association?

    Founded in 1892, the Arizona Medical Association is the strongest advocate, ally, and resource for Arizona’s physicians and physicians-in-training. Alongside our members and stakeholders, we are fostering the practice of medicine, championing patient care, and strengthening the communities we serve.

  • Are refunds available if I'm unable to attend?

    Full refunds will be made for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the event. If you find yourself unable to attend, please reach out to communications@AZmed.org.

  • What is the dress code?

    Attendees are encouraged to wear black-tie formal attire.

  • Where can I direct additional questions or concerns?

    For any additional questions or concerns, please reply to the email you received or contact us at communications@AZmed.org

About ArMA's Health Care Awards

The Arizona Medical Association has recognized the excellence of the Arizona healthcare community for more than 30 years through our annual Health Care Awards.


Learn more about our award categories and past recipients below.

The David O. Landrith Humanitarian Award

Recognizes those who go above and beyond to help underserved communities receive medical care and other health services.

The Health &

Fitness Award

Presented to an Arizona resident or Arizona organization that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to the health and fitness of Arizona residents.

The Distinguished

Service Award

ArMA's highest honor recognizes a member or Arizona organization that goes above and beyond, making a significant impact on the community. 

The ArMA & ADHS Public Health Service Award

Presented jointly with the Arizona Department of Health Services to an individual or organization that has contributed to public health.

The Award in Memory of Edward Sattenspiel, MD

Intended to recognize ArMA member physicians who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to organized medicine. 

The Wallace A.

Reed, MD Award

Recognizes individuals or organizations for excellence in healthcare, medical, or patient-facing innovations.

The Walk the Talk Award

Recognizes Arizona residents or organizations that go above and beyond in their support of medicine or patients, often in health policy-related matters.

The National Leadership Award

Presented to an Arizona physician who has served in a leadership position of a national medical organization.




The Rising Star Award

Presented to an ArMA medical student, resident, fellow, or early career physician who demonstrates enthusiasm for organized medicine.

C.H. William Ruhe, MD Award 

recognizes meritorious achievement and innovation in CME, GME, or other professional learning by an Arizona organization that contributes to improved outcomes in physician competency, physician performance, and patient outcomes.

The President's Award

ArMA's immediate past president bestows this prestigious honor to celebrate an exceptional individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and contributions to the profession.

Meet our 2025 ArMA Health Care Awards recipients and

learn more about our annual tradition.

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Award Categories

The David O. Landrith Humanitarian Award

Recognizes programs, organizations, or individuals who go above and beyond their given profession to help underserved communities receive medical care and other health care services that lead to the betterment of their lives.

Nominations Closed

The Health & Fitness
Award

Presented to an Arizona resident or Arizona organization that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to the health and fitness of Arizona residents.

Nominations Closed

The Distinguished Service Award

The Arizona Medical Association's highest honor. It recognizes an ArMA member and/or Arizona organization that has gone above and beyond in their profession, making a significant impact on the community. 

Nominations Closed

The ArMA & ADHS Public Health Service Award

Presented jointly with the Arizona Department of Health Services to an Arizona individual, organization, or educational program whose contributions to public health have been significant. 

Nominations Closed

The Wallace A.

Reed, MD Award

Recognizes individuals or organizations for excellence in healthcare, medical, or patient-facing innovations.

Nominations Closed

The Award in Memory of Edward Sattenspiel, MD

Intended to recognize ArMA member physicians who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to organized medicine. 

Nominations Closed

The National Leadership Award

Presented to an Arizona physician who has served in a leadership position of a national medical organization.

Nominations Closed

The Walk the Talk Award

Recognizes Arizona residents or organizations that go above and beyond in their support of medicine or patients, often in health policy-related matters.

Nominations Closed

C.H. William Ruhe, MD Award 

recognizes meritorious achievement and innovation in CME, GME, or other professional learning by an Arizona organization that contributes to improved outcomes in physician competency, physician performance, and patient outcomes.

Nominations Closed

The Rising Star Award

Presented to an ArMA medical student, resident, fellow, or early career physician (in the first five years of practice) who has demonstrated enthusiasm for organized medicine by representing ArMA through internal or external activities, roles, and efforts.

Nominations Closed

The President's Award

This prestigious honor is chosen by ArMA's current president to celebrate an exceptional individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and contributions to the profession.

Selected & Presented by ArMA's President

Meet the 2025 Award Recipients

ArMA’s Distinguished Service Award graphic with a smiling portrait beside a trophy icon

Distinguished Service Award

Jennifer Hartmark-Hill, MD, FAAFP

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David O. Landrith Humanitarian Award graphic with trophy icon and portrait on a blue starry background

David O. Landrith Humanitarian Award

Sara Beste, MD, MPH

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ArMA & ADHS Public Health Service Award graphic with a smiling portrait beside an award plaque

Public Health Service Award

Holly Geyer, MD

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Award in Memory of Edward Sattenspiel, MD with smiling portrait and medical emblem on blue background

Award in Memory of

Edward Sattenspiel, MD

Lindsay Ackerman, MD, FAAD

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Health & Fitness Award graphic with a woman’s portrait and a trophy icon on a blue starry background

Health & Fitness Award

Teresa Bertsch, MD

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Walk the Talk Award graphic with a trophy and a woman in a green dress on a starry blue background

Walk the Talk Award

Ashley Chambers, JD

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Wallace A. Reed, MD Award graphic with a portrait beside a glass award on a blue starry background

Wallace A. Reed, MD Award

Hahn Soe-Lin, MD

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Walk the Talk Award graphic with a trophy icon and a portrait of a woman in a black blazer

Walk the Talk Award

Brandi Giles, RN

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Banner University Medicine Psychiatry team posing under a sculpture with “C.H. William Ruhe MD Award” text.

C.H. William Ruhe, MD Award

Department of Psychiatry, UA

College of Medicine Tucson

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National Leadership Award graphic with portrait of a smiling woman beside a trophy icon

National Leadership Award

Priya Radhakrishnan, MD, FACP

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Rising Star Award graphic with a smiling man in a suit beside a crystal award plaque on a starry blue background

Rising Star Award

David Baltazar, DO, FAAD

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The President’s Award plaque beside a smiling blonde woman in a red top, with bookshelves behind her

President’s Award

Libby De Bie, CAE

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