Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons honored six employees with Martha A. Hooven Awards for Excellence at a ceremony on Jan. 12. The awards are given annually to commend employee contributions to the medical school's workplace and community. This year marked a return to an in-person ceremony after two years of virtual celebrations.
In her remarks at the event, Katrina Armstrong, MD, dean of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, emphasized that institutions achieve success due to the efforts of individuals who go above and beyond.
"Day in and day out, I'm unbelievably impressed by the dedication, the work, and the collegiality across our campus," said Armstrong. "We come together today to recognize these award winners and all of us who come in every day to do our best-to create the best possible outcomes, to serve those around us, and to elevate the work we do in clinics, labs, and classrooms."
The Martha A. Hooven Awards for Excellence awards were initiated in 2008 and renamed in 2019 to recognize the late Martha A. Hooven, who served as vice dean of administration at VP&S for 11 years.
