Samaritan of the Year
50 Years of Samaritans
Discover the inspiring stories of community leaders who've shaped healthcare in our region for five decades.
Meet Our 2025 Samaritan of the Year
Dr. Joehar Hamdan: A Legacy of Compassionate Care
For decades, Dr. Hamdan has brought world-class cancer care to our community, ensuring families can stay together during their most challenging moments. Learn more about our Cancer Institute →
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Past Samaritans of the Year
- 2024 - Celebrating 50 Years of Samaritans
- 2023 - The Downs Family
- 2022 - Dave Tyson
- 2021 - Maggie Frogge
- 2020 - Riverside Employees
- 2019 - Harry and Jaymie Simmon
- 2018 - Dr. Stonewall McCuiston
- 2017 - Bruce Payne
- 2016 - Cleva Dyon
- 2015 - David Jaffe
- 2014 - Riverside Auxiliary
- 2013 - Jim Bridgewater, Sr.
- 2012 - Kay Preisel
- 2011 - Jerry and June Hoekstra
- 2010 - Bruce and Susan Schreffler
- 2009 - William R. Dyon
- 2008 - Jean Thomas
- 2007 - Dr. David L. Hegg
- 2006 - Jacqueline I. Gibbs
- 2005 - Russell Chesrown
- 2004 - Harry and Deborah Bond
- 2003 - Dr. John C. Bowling / Frances J. Crowe
- 2002 - Charles Huber
- 2001 - Sylvia H. Thomas
- 2000 - William Cheffer
- 1999 - Colonel James H. Kasler
- 1998 - Myra J. Graff
- 1997 - Wesley E. Walker
- 1996 - Connie Ashline
- 1995 - Jane A. Meyer
- 1994 - Dr. Fred W. Bevan / Wm. A. Richards
- 1993 - Laura Wilkins
- 1992 - Emma Lou and Alan G. Lemon
- 1991 - Germaine M. Wasser
- 1990 - Dr. Raymond R. Malott
- 1989 - Edwin Sale
- 1988 - Kenneth G. Seebach
- 1987 - Rev. Fr. James G. Parker
- 1986 - Dr. and Mrs. James A. Goldenstein
- 1985 - Kay and Wayne Preisel
- 1984 - Mrs. Ova Parish
- 1983 - Dr. Charles P. Whalen
- 1982 - Dr. Herbert P. Swartz
- 1981 - Vernon G. Butz
- 1980 - Edward Strasma
- 1979 - Mattie Smiley / Charles Grapey
- 1978 - Joseph N. Berz
- 1977 - Cyril F. Close
- 1976 - Dr. Delbert Judd / Dr. Charles Allison
- 1975 - James G. Schneider
- 1974 - William Brandenburg