CONWAY, Ark. (Aug. 7, 2026) — The Cintas Conway Area Healthcare Forum, presented by Stephens Insurance, recognized individuals and organizations in the healthcare industry for their service, dedication, and community impact on Aug. 6.
This year’s honorees were:
Excellence in Geriatric Care, sponsored by Superior Health & Rehab
Vickey Kirkemier, Superior Health & Rehab
Excellence in Pediatrics
Dr. Carly Hutchison, Baptist Health Pediatric Clinic-Conway
Excellence in Rehabilitation and Therapy
Pediatrics Plus
Excellence in Veterinary Medicine, sponsored by St. Francis Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Thomas Cabantac, Tucker Creek Vet
Excellence in Women’s Health
Dr. Courtney Sick, Conway Regional Renaissance Women’s Center
Community Impact Award, sponsored by Cromwell Architects Engineers
Conway Ministry Center
Administrator of the Year
Alan Finley, Dardanelle Regional Medical Center, Conway Regional Health System
Healthcare Professional of the Year
Lanette Rogers, Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
Dental Professional of the Year, sponsored by Delta Dental
Diana Myklebust, Conway Dental Co.
Mental Health Professional of the Year, sponsored by Little Creek Behavioral Health
Lance White, UCA Community Care Clinic, Strategic Counseling Center
Nurse of the Year
Karen Rogers, Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
Optical Professional of the Year
Dr. Melanie Smith, MSC Eye Clinic
Primary Care Physician of the Year
Dr. Blair Greenwood, Conway Regional Mayflower Medical Clinic
Surgical Specialist of the Year
Dr. Grant Bennett, OrthoArkansas
Physician of the Year, sponsored by Conway Regional PHO
Dr. Michael Stanton, Conway Regional Surgical Associates
The Cintas Conway Area Healthcare Forum is presented by Stephens Insurance. Speaker sponsor was Nabholz Corporation. Awards sponsors were CARTI, Conway Regional PHO, Cromwell Architects Engineers, Delta Dental, First Security Bank, Little Creek Behavioral Health, St. Francis Veterinary Clinic, Superior Health & Rehab, Turbare Manufacturing, and UCA Foundation.
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 1,200 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.
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