CONWAY, Ark. (June 27, 2023) — The Conway Area Healthcare Forum recognized ten standout healthcare professionals for their impact in the community.
This year’s honorees were:
Administrator of the Year
Rebekah Fincher, Conway Regional Health System
Award presented by Centennial Bank
Community Impact Award
Thad Hardin, M.D., Banister-Lieblong Clinic
Award presented by Cintas
Dental Professional of the Year
Sarah Clark, D.D.S., Southern Smiles Family Dentistry
Award presented by Delta Dental
Healthcare Professional of the Year
Karen Byers, Conway Human Development Center
Award presented by CARTI
Health Promotion Specialist of the Year
Amanda Castillo, Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center
Award presented by ARcare
Mental Health Professional of the Year
John Knott, Conway Counseling & Wellness
Award presented by Conway Behavioral Health
Nurse of the Year
Leisa Green, Conway Regional Health System
Jacqueline Thorne, Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
Award presented by Braswell & Son
Optical Professional of the Year
Susan DeBlack, O.D., Conway Family Eye Care
Award presented by Turbare Manufacturing
Physician of the Year
David Naylor Jr., M.D., Banister-Lieblong Clinic
Award presented by the Conway Regional PHO
The Conway Area Healthcare Forum is presented by Empower Healthcare Solutions. The speaker sponsor is the University of Central Arkansas. Award sponsors are ARcare, Braswell & Son, CARTI, Cintas, Conway Behavioral Health, Delta Dental, Turbare Manufacturing, and Conway Regional Physician Hospital Organization.
ABOUT THE CONWAY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Since 1891, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has served as the voice of the Conway, Arkansas, business community. It represents the interests of more than 1,600 members by promoting economic development in Conway and Faulkner County, advocating a pro-business climate at all levels of government, supporting the county’s educational institutions, and establishing and executing a vision for the community. To learn more about the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, visit ConwayChamber.org.