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The President’s Award, presented by the president of the institution, pays tribute to individuals and organizations whose support of National Jewish Health has furthered the institution’s mission and vision.The President’s Award, presented by the president of the institution, pays tribute to individuals and organizations whose support of National Jewish Health has furthered the institution’s mission and vision.

The President’s Award is symbolized in a beautiful sculpture by Joel Mosko, MD, (1912-1994). The sculpture is entitled “Romeo and Juliet” and represents living life with energy, enthusiasm, humility and compassion. It is a tribute to the passionate pursuit of one’s work.

 

Past Award Recipients

2022    John W. Kappler, PhD
2019    Richard J. Martin, MD
2018    Robert E. Helpern
2017    Erwin W. Gelfand, MD
2014    William Gold II, Philip H. Karsh, Edward A. Robinson
2013    The Hearst Foundations, Dr. Antonio J.L. Simoes
2011    Roger A. Silverstein, Allan Zidell
2010    Rich Baer, Natalie Zucker
2009    Diane & Charles Gallagher Family Foundation
2008    Monfort Family Foundation
2005    Myra Levy, Sherman McCorkle, Drs. Harold & Mary Zirin
2003    Thomas M. Flexner, James D. Kuhn, Milton Morris, Wendy Siegel
2002    Molly Blank
2001    Seryl & Charles Kushner
2000    Louis & Richard Alderson
1999    The Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell, U.S. Senator
1998    Norman Brownstein
1996    Alan Landsburg