2025 UHF Gala Journal - Flipbook - Page 19
Special Tribute
PREVIOUS HONOREES
Denise Núñez, MD (2024)
for her commitment to the needs of the
Latino population in the Bronx, with a special
focus on children’s health and welfare
Literacy Partners (2023),
for its work to help break the cycle of
poverty and improve wellness through the
development of literacy and language skills
Jennifer Mieres, MD (2022),
for leadership in women’s health; in diversity,
equity, and inclusion in health care; and in
advancing heart care in the U.S. and around
the world
Kenneth Cole (2021),
for founding The Mental Health Coalition to
destigmatize mental health conditions and
enable equitable access to care
Stephen and Constance Lieber (2020),
for visionary philanthropy to advance
science and improve the lives of those with
mental illness
Eileen M. Sullivan-Marx (2019),
for leadership in advancing nursing and
health care through policy, education, and
clinical excellence
Josh N. Kuriloff (2012),
for professional and volunteer service to
health care and UHF
Richard Ravitch (2011),
for his long-standing service to New York
and health care
Sisters of Charity of New York (2010),
for 200 years of service through health care,
social services, and education
Lee H. Perlman (2009),
for service to the hospital community, and
volunteer leadership
The New York Community Trust (2008),
for its philanthropic leadership and its special
partnership with UHF
Barbara P. Gimbel (2007),
for 60 years of volunteer leadership and
inspired contributions to UHF
Howard Smith (2006),
for more than three decades of volunteer
leadership and service
Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan (2005),
for decades of service to the health care and
social services communities
J. Barclay Collins II (2019),
for his 35-year commitment to United Hospital
Fund as a member of the board and as board
chairman
Greater New York Hospital Association
(2003),
for a century of preserving, promoting, and
strengthening health care services
Afya Foundation (2018),
for its vital assistance to Puerto Rico after
Hurricane Maria and responses to crises
worldwide
Martha Farish Gerry (2001),
for her powerful example of social responsibility
and wise stewardship over 50 years
Priscilla Almodovar (2017),
for her work to create stable, healthy
communities
Herbert Pardes, MD (2016),
for his extraordinary legacy as a health
care and civic leader
Stephen Berger (2015),
for efforts to reshape and rationalize New
York’s health care delivery system
Paul E. Francis (2014),
for his leadership and service to improve
health care
James R. Tallon, Jr. (2013),
for his vision and leadership during 20 years
as president of UHF
Herbert Singer (1996),
for providing exemplary voluntary leadership
for more than 40 years
Suzanne Pincus (1995),
for her tireless work on behalf of women and
children
David Rogers, MD (1994),
for his voluntary leadership on behalf of
people with HIV/AIDS
Bruce C. Vladeck (1993),
for his decade-long leadership as president
of UHF
David Minkin (1991),
for his years of service to UHF
