“The collective of all of us together allows us to do extraordinary things,” noted John Lasky, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Temple University Health System, in honoring the 2024 recipients of the Special Contributor Award. “You are forging the culture.”
The award reflects a longtime tradition at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus. Every year, honorees include a select group of individuals who go above and beyond in their work to support our patients, visitors, and each other.
“Receiving this award is meaningful because it’s not just about showing up,” Lasky said during a special ceremony on May 14, 2024 before a standing-room-only crowd of colleagues, friends, and family. “These people show us how diverse in talent this place is, and they are making a real difference.”
While Special Contributors represent a variety of roles and departments across the two institutions, excellence is what they all have in common. Nominees are considered by a selection committee in keeping with the following criteria:
Contributes significantly to our mission beyond the demands of one’s particular duties
Serves as a source of strength and inspiration to colleagues
Demonstrates behaviors of Respect, Service, and Quality
In addition, the award is given based on nominations from colleagues, who then take part in presenting the award at the annual ceremony in the Fox Chase Cafeteria.
The Special Contributor Award was established more than 40 years ago at Fox Chase and later expanded to TUH – Jeanes Campus to showcase the dedication of employees and volunteers to cancer science and medicine; to compassionate academic care in the community setting; and ultimately, to the people of this campus community.
It is considered the premier form of individual recognition at Fox Chase and TUH – Jeanes Campus. Any employee or volunteer at these institutions is eligible to receive the award.
The 2024 awards were personally presented byRobert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS, President and CEO, Fox Chase Cancer Center; Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director, Fox Chase Cancer Center; and Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, Executive Director, Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus.
Congratulations to our 2024 Special Contributors!
2024 Recipients of the Special Contributor Award
Alison Conn, Practice Administrator, Clinical Genetics, Fox Chase (second from right) with (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speaker Michael Hall, MD, MS, FASCO; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Natalie Rose Caputo, Environmental Assistant, Environmental Services, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Jeffrey Grimmie.
Alicia Dougherty, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Nursing Education and Quality Assurance, Fox Chase (fifth from right) with her children and (from left) presenting speakers Nicole Bespalov and Amber Bender; Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Christine Dolon, Infection Control Practitioner, Infection Control, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Pamela Burton.
Eileen Hayes, Unit Aide, Operating Room, Fox Chase (center) with (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speakers Dawn Smeja and Megan Welsh; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Meghan Durvin, RN-Staff/Clinical Nurse, Bone Marrow Inpatient, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Tara Hoffman.
Sarah Jayne Hughes, Editorial Coordinator, Communications, Fox Chase (second from right) with (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speaker Jeremy Moore; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Robin Fisher, Environment Assistant II, Environmental Services, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Anna Kirk.
Kelly Anne Lanni, Staff Tech/CT, Radiology-Cat Scan, Fox Chase (second from right) with (from left) presenting speaker Donna Hazlett; Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Deborah Gorman, Registered Nurse, Operating Room, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Adrienne Reddy.
Nicole McCusker, Secretary II, Outpatient Infusion, Fox Chase (second from right) with (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speaker Colleen Reinheimer; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Monica Kolb, Staff Chaplain, Pastoral Care, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Jocelyn Edathil, MD, PhD, FACP.
Unique Myatt, Housekeeping Group Leader, Environmental Services, Fox Chase (center) with her son and (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speaker Nicole Seeley; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Anna Leva, Coordinator, Rehab Services, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Denise Nawalany.
Noele Myers, Nurse Practitioner, Department of Hematology/Oncology, Fox Chase (second from right) with (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speaker Lori Stoneck; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Darlene Pressley Bowman, Supervisor, Patient Access, Admissions Department, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Gilda Chinnici.
Maureen Sims, Advanced Nurse IV/OP, E. Norriton-Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase (second from right) with (from left) Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director; presenting speaker Jaclyn Bova; and Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS.
Kevin Smith, Director, Infection Control, TUH – Jeanes Campus (center) with (from left) TUH – Jeanes Campus Executive Director Matthew Shelak, OTR/L, MBA, and presenting speaker Christine Dolon.
