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HONORING EXCELLENCE, INSPIRING CARE.

Celebrate and Honor the Physicians Who Make a Difference

Pardee Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize the dedication and expertise of our UNC Health Pardee physicians, who provide exceptional care to our community.

There are meaningful ways you can honor their contributions—whether by making a financial gift in their name or by participating in our annual Physician of the Year designation.

Your donation directly supports the continued excellence of care at Pardee while celebrating the physician who made a difference in your life.

To donate, click the “Donate” button at the top of the page and select “Honor Your Physician” from the dropdown menu.

Additionally, the nomination process for our Physician of the Year award is now open through February 28.

Complete the nomination form below to recognize a physician who has gone above and beyond.

Past Recipients:

Dr. Ken Shelton

Dr. James Caserio

Dr. Stuart Glassman

Dr. Eric Byrd

Dr. Peter Goodfield

Dr. Betsy Merrell

Dr. Werner Brooks

Dr. Chris Parsons

Dr. Jennifer McAlister

Dr. Joel Callahan

Dr. Navin Anthony

Annual Physician of the Year

This award is presented annually to recognize a physician at UNC Health Pardee whose career has been defined by medical excellence, dedication to compassionate patient care, and a commitment to improving the lives of countless individuals throughout the community. The award seeks to identify and recognize multi-accomplished physicians who have enriched the field of medicine and who have demonstrated a love of the profession.

The Physician of the Year is announced and honored during the Annual Spring Soiree.

The award ceremony will provide a platform to celebrate the chosen physician’s remarkable achievements and acknowledge their invaluable contributions to medicine. It serves as a reminder of exemplary physician care’s profound impact on patients, families, and the wider community.

Nomination and Selection Process:

Nominations may be made by any individual submitting this form on behalf of the candidate, addressing his or her personal and career activities, and speaking to the candidate’s qualities that meet the following criteria.

  • Exemplary medical expertise
  • Unmatched dedication to compassionate patient care
  • Commitment to improving the health and well-being of others

Current UNC Health Pardee Medical Staff members will be considered for this annual award. Once all nominations are received, UNC Health Pardee medical staff will vote to select this year’s honoree.

Nominations are not accepted for deceased physicians.

Nominations will be accepted through  Feb. 28, 2025 

Past Recipients:

Dr. Ken Shelton

Dr. James Caserio

Dr. Stuart Glassman

Dr. Eric Byrd

Dr. Peter Goodfield

Dr. Betsy Merrell

Dr. Werner Brooks

Dr. Chris Parsons

Dr. Jennifer McAlister

Dr. Joel Callahan

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.