The best of the best

The Clarence A. Holland, M.D. Award

An award for MSV members with high personal integrity who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their fields.

Deadline for nominations is Monday, August 10th, 2026

Nominees should embody one or more of the following award criteria:

Making an outstanding contribution to the community for citizenship and public service, beyond the call of duty, as a practicing physician or PA.

Promoting the art and science of medicine in or through government service.

Providing outstanding leadership in the field of political advocacy.

Previous recipients of the Clarence A. Holland, M.D. Award

2025

Thomas Eppes, M.D.

2024

Peter Kemp, M.D., FACOG

2023

Hon. John O’Bannon, M.D.

2022

Russell C. Libby, M.D., FAAP

2021

Lawrence “Larry” K.
Monahan, M.D., FACP

2020

Sandy Chung, M.D., FAAP

2019

Edward G. Koch, M.D., FACOG

2018

John F. Butterworth, IV, M.D.

2017

Dr. Hugh Bryan & Dr. Barbara Allison-Bryan

2016

S. Hughes Melton, M.D., M.B.A., FAAFP

2015

Sterling N. Ransone Jr., M.D., FAAFP

2014

Cynthia Romero, M.D., FAAFP

2013

Randolph J. Gould, M.D., FACS

2012

Carol S. Shapiro, MD, MBA

2011

Karsten Konerding, M.D. & Hazle Konerding, M.D.

2010

Robert Carl Gunther, M.D., MPH, FAAP

2009

William C. Reha, M.D., MBA

2008

J. Mott Robertson Jr., M.D.

2007

James R. Dudley, M.D., MBA

2006

E. Claiborne Irby Jr., M.D.

2004

Willette L. LeHew, M.D.

2003

C. Barrie Cook, M.D.

2002

 James L. Ghaphery, M.D.

2001

Ramakrishnan Shenoy, M.D. & Barry Strasnick, M.D.

2000

Kenneth D. Tuck, M.D.

Thank You!

The MSVPAC would like to thank Hancock Daniel for their generous sponsorship of the Clarence A. Holland award.

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