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Nominations Open for the 2025 UNC Health Pardee Physician of the Year

Pardee Hospital Foundation is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Physician of the Year Award. Presented by First Citizen’s Bank, this prestigious award celebrates exceptional UNC Health Pardee physicians whose dedication and expertise have profoundly impacted their patients and the broader community.

Each year, this honor shines a spotlight on a Pardee physician who exemplifies medical excellence, compassionate care, and an unwavering commitment to improving lives. It is an opportunity to acknowledge those whose work extends beyond the exam room, making a lasting difference in the field of medicine and the well-being of our region.

“This award allows us to recognize the extraordinary physicians who go above and beyond to provide outstanding care and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their patients and their profession,” said Amy Treece, Executive Director of Pardee Hospital Foundation. “Their dedication is a cornerstone of the health and wellness of our community.”

Nomination Process and Selection

In addition to nominations from Pardee physicians, the community is also encouraged to submit nominations for outstanding physicians who meet the following criteria:

Exemplary medical expertise

Unmatched dedication to compassionate patient care

Commitment to improving the health and well-being of others

The nominee’s personal and professional accomplishments should be highlighted. Eligible nominees must be current members of the UNC Health Pardee Medical Staff. Posthumous nominations are not accepted.

The nomination period closes on February 28, 2025. Once nominations are submitted, the UNC Health Pardee Medical Staff will select the award recipient.

Recognition at the Spring Soirée

The 2025 Physician of the Year will be announced and honored at the Spring Soirée on Friday, April 11, 2025. This elegant event will provide an opportunity to celebrate the chosen physician’s contributions and inspire others by showcasing their remarkable impact on patients, families, and the community.

Andrew Schmidt

Andrew Schmidt joined Pardee Hospital Foundation in November 2023 as a Donor Engagement Officer. Andrew began his career in fundraising at his alma mater, Sewanee: The University of the South, as an assistant director in charge of reunions and volunteers, working on milestone giving campaigns as well as alumni engagement and stewardship events. Andrew holds a BA in Philosophy from Sewanee and recently earned a MA in Applied Arts & Sciences from the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Andrew previously served the Henderson Country community as an Advancement Analyst at nearby Kanuga Conference Center, where he was responsible for donor database administration, prospect research, and raising funds in support of a $15M capital campaign centered on a comprehensive renovation of the then-47-year-old Kanuga Lake Inn. Andrew looks forward to helping advance the mission of UNC Health and Pardee Hospital Foundation across the Western North Carolina region, and particularly in Transylvania County. When he’s not out and about visiting with donors, you can usually find Andrew scampering around DuPont and Pisgah with his wife, Sara, preschool-age son, Arthur, and new-born son, Rhodes.