Massachusetts-Rhode Island Awards

Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter

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  • Medal of Honor
  • Muncie Gold Award
  • Reeves Silver Award
  • Folmer Bronze Award
  • Hernan Award
  • Morgan Award
  • Life Members
  • Chapter Life Members
  • Presidential Award for Service
  • HFMA MA-RI Chapter Community Award

Background

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) recognizes that its strength lies in volunteers, who contribute their time, ideas, and energy to serve the healthcare industry, their profession, and one another. Active participation in HFMA at the national, regional and/or chapter levels provides members with numerous opportunities for professional development, information, networking, and advocacy. Established in 1960, the Founders Merit Award Series acknowledges the contributions made by HFMA members. These awards are part of a merit-rating plan in which specific activities are assigned a range of point values.

The Founders Merit Award Series was revised in April 2004, returning to its core purpose of “Recognizing the Volunteer in You“. Point categories were adjusted to reflect volunteer activity only – eliminating the accumulation of points for membership and educational attendance. Corresponding point allocations and award levels were simultaneously adjusted.

HFMA encourages continuous active participation at the local and national levels. Therefore, the point system and award levels have been established to promote continuous active participation in HFMA.

The Awards

  • The Founders Medal of Honor was added in 1986 and is conferred by nomination of the Chapter Board of Directors. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has been actively involved in HFMA for at least three years after earning the Muncie Gold Award, has provided significant service at the chapter, regional and/or national level in at least two of those years, and remains a member in good standing. A chapter may nominate members for this award at any time during the year.
  • The Frederick T. Muncie Gold Award is presented to a member who has earned a total of 75 (formerly 300) member points. This award honors Frederick T. Muncie, an organizing member of the AAHA, and the first president of the association (1947-1949). Muncie also assisted in the organization of the first AAHA chapter (First Illinois).
  • The Robert H. Reeves Silver Award is awarded to an individual who has earned 50 (formerly 200) total member points. Reeves, an organizing member of the AAHA, was elected president of AAHA in 1956 and was instrumental in creating the structure of AAHA.
  • The William G. Follmer Bronze Award is awarded after an individual has earned 25 (formerly 100) member points. This award is named after William G. Follmer, who is credited with the creation of the American Association of Hospital Accountants (AAHA) (now HFMA).

**Chapter members can view their Founders points on the HFMA National web site under Manage My Account in their personal profiles through the membership directory area. Any discrepancies between points awarded and points earned should be reported to the Chapter’s Founders Award Chairperson.

Each award is a plaque appropriately engraved for the recipient. Members who are recipients are:

NameChapterYear
Deb SchoenthalerMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Rosemary Rotty, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022
Garrett GillespieMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

NameChapterYear
Karen KinsellaMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Dhara Satija, CRCRMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Annamarie Monks, CHFPMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2024
Kimberly Carlozzi, CSMCMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2024
Linda Burns, MBA, MHAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022
David TolleyMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

NameChapterYear
Julie Hall, EHRC, CRCRMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Craig Nesta, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Niobis QueiroMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2024
Emily Anne Jacobstein, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2024
Paul FitzpatrickMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2024
Dhara Satija, CRCRMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Karen KinsellaMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Kimberly Carlozzi, CSMCMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Patrick McDonoughMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Ross “Rick” MarkelloMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022
Karen GranoffMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022
Jolan LaibsonMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2021
Gary JankoMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2021

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

NameChapterYear
Mary Beth RemorenkoMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Sara SullivanMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Charles ZanazziMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2025
Donna SchneiderMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2024
Angela ConfoeyMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Jenny Davies, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Julie Hall, CRCRMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Meri Horowitz, CPA, CSMC, CRCRMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Radha Radhakrishna, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2023
Jonathan MossMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022
Dhara SatijaMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2022
Karen KinsellaMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2021
Robert Feldman, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2021
Emily Anne JacobsteinMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2021
Joanna KroonMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2021

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

This award is presented by the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter to a chapter member which has excelled in his or her work for the chapter and/or has made outstanding contributions to the field of hospital financial management. The award was first presented in 1981 in recognition of Frances M. Hernan, our chapter’s first president.

THE MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE FRANCES M. HERNAN AWARD ARE:

NameYear
Annamarie Monks, CHFP2025
Deb Schoenthaler2024
Beth O’Toole2023
Timothy Hogan, FHFMA2023
Deborah Wilson2021

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

Each year the National Board of Directors presents the Frederick C. Morgan Award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of hospital financial management. Nominations are accepted from individuals, HFMA chapters, and state or other hospital associations. The individual nominated need not be an HFMA member. Anyone in the hospital financial management field is eligible.

The Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter members who have received the Frederick C. Morgan Award are:

NameYear
James Heffernan, FHFMA2023

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

National HFMA may, from time to time, confer the status of Life Member upon members who have served as national HFMA officers, directors, or members of national HFMA for an outstanding contribution to the field.

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

Chapter Life Membership may be conferred on a member to recognize outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the chapter. The National Board of Directors reviews chapter recommendations. The Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on:

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

This award is presented by the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter to a chapter member with unselfish character and integrity who has made a significant contribution to the Chapter as a result of substantial service over the course of a career.

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association MA-RI Chapter (HFMA MA-RI) recognizes that the leaders in the healthcare field drive the work of today, but also what will be the work of tomorrow. Leaders at the national, regional and/or chapter level influence the trajectory of work in our field, impact the policies at a regional and national level, and create a more knowledgeable and effective workforce.  Through this award, the MA-RI Chapter honors career-long contributions to and exemplary leadership in the healthcare profession by persons who are making significant contributions to their profession and community through their time, actions, talents and dedication.

The Current Past President will solicit nominations from the Board and Past Presidents.  The Past Presidents will discuss and vote on the candidate, and will bring any approved candidates forward to the Board for final vote.  The intention is not to have a required annual awardee; the award should be given only when the Past Presidents feel that there is a noteworthy recipient.  The Past Presidents will make their recommendations based on the following criteria for each nominee:

  • Leadership in the institution or institutions where they have been employed
  • Leadership in the profession
  • Examples of work where the nominee had an impact on the education and understanding of healthcare matters to society

In addition, the committee also considers evidence that supports:

  • Leadership in areas of professional development within the healthcare field
  • Leadership in influencing change or new directions
  • Leadership in the creation of knowledge and collaborative scholarly work
  • provides numerous opportunities for professional development, information, networking, and advocacy
  • excelled in his or her work and/or has made outstanding contributions in the healthcare field

Guidelines and eligibility

  • Candidates must be or have been contributing members of the healthcare community, and must have made significant and demonstrable contributions to the field. 
  • Candidates may or may not be members of HFMA

Recognition

The Chapter will recognize award recipients at the Annual Awards Dinner. The Chapter will also post highlights of their accomplishments on the award gallery of the HFMA MA-RI website, and post an interview with the recipient on the blog.

Past Winners

NameYear
Marylou Sudders2023

Award Archives 2020 and older

NameChapterYear
Beth O’TooleMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2020
Michael J. Koziol, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2019
Jeanne M. Schuster, JD, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2019
Timothy C. Hogan, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Roger C. BoucherMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Deborah J. Wilson, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Janet S. Hodgdon, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2016
Richard M. WichmannMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2015
Gary A. RosenbergMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2015
Jeffrey S. Dykens, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2015
Domenic F. Delmonico, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2014
Roberta S. ZysmanMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2014
Stephen J. GuimondMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Jeffrey L. Heidt, Esq.Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
John C. Shaver, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Michael P. Connelly, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2012
Gerard A. VittiMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2011
Robert M. Valletta, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2011
Marvin M. Berkowitz, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2010
Mark E. Toso, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2009
Kathleen J. MaherMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2009
Douglas J. McGregor, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2009
Marc A. Proto, FHFMA, MBAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2009
Ann B. Chiodini, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2008
David G. Dillon, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2008
James L. Heffernan, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2008
John D. Reardon, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2008
Elliot L. SchwartzMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2008
Lynn WiatrowskiMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2008
Gail L. Schlesinger, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
James G. Sullivan, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
Carolyn Jacoby Gabbay, Esq.Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
Edward F. Kennedy, Jr.Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
Peter R. LeoneMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
Lawrence McManus, FHFMA,CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
Daniel J. PhillipsMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2007
Laurie M. Nelle, FHFMA, MBARhode Island Chapter2003
Gerald F. O’Neill, FHFMARhode Island Chapter2001
Michael F. Ruff, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts Chapter2001
Anthony E. Slabacheski, Sr.Massachusetts Chapter2001
Howard M. DuludeRhode Island Chapter2001
Harold E. Steeves, FHFMAMassachusetts Chapter2000
Paul A. Vielkind, CPAMassachusetts Chapter2000
Anthony P. ReisMassachusetts Chapter2000
Robert J. Ellertsen, FHFMAMassachusetts Chapter1999
William A. Felske, IIIRhode Island Chapter1999
Raymond J. Cisneros, FHFMA, CPAMetropolitan Philadelphia Chapter1999
Joseph V. Elia, FHFMAMassachusetts Chapter1998
Thomas A. ZubrickiMassachusetts Chapter1998
Thomas LenkowskiNew Hampshire-Vermont Chapter1998
Joseph D. Clancy, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts Chapter1991
Ursula M. Goerigk, CLMMassachusetts Chapter1990
David L. HansonMassachusetts Chapter1990
Joseph P. McCue, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts Chapter1989
Allen A. Krause, CPAMassachusetts Chapter1989
Download the PDF: 2020-1974 Recipients
Download the PDF: 2020-1969 Recipients
Download the PDF: 2020-1964 Recipients

THE MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE FRANCES M. HERNAN AWARD ARE:

NameYear
Ann Thornburg2020
Roberta S. Zysman2019
John D. Reardon, FHFMA2018
Jeanne M. Schuster2017
Gerard A. Vitti2016
Marvin M. Berkowitz, FHFMA2015
Daniel J. Phillips2014
Kathleen J. Maher2013
James L. Heffernan, FHFMA2012
Peter K. Markell, CPA2011
James G. Sullivan, CPA2010
David Szabo2009
Lawrence E. Martin, FHFMA2008
Gail Schlesinger, CPA2005
Lynn Wiatrowski2004
Gerald F. O’Neill, FHFMA2002
Lawrence McManus, FHFMA, CPA2001
Dorothy Puhy2000
Robert J. Ellertsen, FHFMA1999
Carolyn Jacoby Gabbay1998
Paul A. Vielkind, CPA1997
Lawrence E. Seck1996
Charles W. Chicknavorian, FHFMA, CPA1995
Charles Jacobs1994
Anthony E. Slabacheski1993
Ursula M. Goerigk1992
Joseph D. Clancy, FHFMA1990
Lois Kinser1989
Edward M. Medeiros, FHFMA1988
Joseph A. Gagnon, CHFP, FHFMA1987
Raymond J. Cisneros, FHFMA1986
Stephen J. Hegarty1985
Mary S. Corbett1984
William J. Graham1983
Allen A. Krause, CPA1982
Joseph P. McCue, FHFMA1981

The Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter members who have received the Frederick C. Morgan Award are:

NameYear
Joseph P. McCue. FHFMA1981
Raymond J. Cisneros, FHFMA1977
Joseph D. Clancy, FHFMA1972
Lawrence E. Martin, FHFMA1966

The Massachusetts Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on six of its members:

NameYear
Gerald W. Fuller, FHFMA1982
Joseph P. McCue, FHFMA1978
Raymond J. Cisneros, FHFM1977
Lawrence E. Martin, FHFMA1974
Joseph D. Clancy, FHFMA1969
Mary S. Corbett1960

See our recipients from 2020 and beyond under Awards Archives.

The Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on:

NameChapterYear
Robert J. Ellertsen, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Gerald F. O’Neill, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Thomas A. ZubrickiMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Kathleen J. MaherMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Thomas C. Pearson, FHFMA, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2017
Charles T. Yagar, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
David L. HansonMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
John D. Reardon, FHFMAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Judith A. Berlin, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Joseph T. Jordon, CCCEMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Joseph S. McManusMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Allen A. Krause, CPAMassachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter2013
Paul McNamara2003
Nicholas Arloro2003
Raymond Cisernos2003
Joseph Clancy2003
Mary Corbett2003
Joseph Elia2003
Gerald Fuller2003
Joseph Gagnon2003
Lawrence Martin2003
Eugene McCue2003
Joseph McCue2003
Harold Steeves2003
Robert A. Johnson, FHFMA1995
Charles J. Jacobs1994
Anthony P. Reis1994
Paul A. Vielkind1994
Durval S. Rodrigues1992
Howard M. Dulude1992
William J. Graham1989
Ursula M. Goerigk1988

The Board recognizes:

NameYear
Anthony E. Slabacheski2003

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