- Established in 1960
- Recognizes the individual member
- Founders years: June 1 to May 31
- The William G. Follmer Bronze Award (25 points)
- The Robert H. Reeves Silver Award (50 points)
- The Frederick T. Muncie Gold Award (75 points)
- The Founders Medal of Honor Conferred by nomination of the Chapter Board of Directors
Background
The Healthcare Financial Management Association recognizes that its strength lies in volunteers, who contribute their time, ideas, and energy to serve the healthcare industry, their profession and one another. Active participation in HFMA at the national, regional and/or chapter levels provides members with numerous opportunities for professional development, information, networking, and advocacy. Established in 1960, the Founders Merit Award Series acknowledges the contributions made by HFMA members. These awards are part of a merit-rating plan in which specific activities are assigned a range of point values.
The Founders Merit Award Series was revised in April 2004, returning to its core purpose of “Recognizing the Volunteer in You”. Point categories were adjusted to reflect volunteer activity only – eliminating the accumulation of point allocations and award levels were simultaneously adjusted.
HFMA encourages continuous active participation at the local and national levels. Therefore, the point system and award levels have been established to promote continuous active participation in HFMA.
The Awards
The William G. Follmer Bronze Award is awarded after an individual has earned 25 member points. The award is named after William G. Follmer, who is credited with the creation of the American Association of Hospital Accountants (AAHA) (now HFMA).
The Robert H. Reeves Silver Award is awarded to an individual who has earned 50 total member points. Reeves, an organizing member of the AAHA, was elected president of AAHA in 1956 and was instrumental in creating the structure of AAHA.
The Frederick T. Muncie Gold Award is presented to a member who has earned a total of 75 member points. This award honors Frederick T. Muncie, an organizing member of the AAHA, and the first president of the association (1947-1949). Muncie also assisted in the organization of the first AAHA chapter (First Illinois).
The Founders Medal of Honor was added in 1986 and is conferred by nomination of the Chapter Board of Directors. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has been actively involved in HFMA for at least three years after earning the Muncie Gold Award, has provided significant service at the chapter, regional and/or national level in at least two those years, and remains a member in good standing. A chapter may nominate members for this award at any time during the year.
Reminders
- Points to be entered by the chapter and earned by members during the prior fiscal year are reported by the Chapter’s Founders Award Chairperson to HFMA National by the first of August each year. Points to entered by National and earned by members during the prior fiscal year are entered by the same date.
- After August 1, points are totaled and an award list is generated for each chapter. The Chapter’s Founders Award Chairperson verifies the list, and the awards are then ordered. Awards are presented to individuals by the chapter.
- Although HFMA National and the chapters track most member points, it is ultimately the responsibility of the individual member to report points earned to the Chapter’s Founders Award Chairperson, who serves as a liaison to HFMA National. Member points are automatically transferred from one chapter to another.
- Retroactive scoring of points for all categories is permissible if appropriate documentation is provided. However, NO point adjustments are made for activities prior to the June 2004 conversion.
- No points are earned for serving terms of office of less than one-half of a chapter’s fiscal year for any category; services a member is paid to perform; for chapter participation prior to HFMA membership.
- Chapter members can view their Founders points on the HFMA National web site under Membership, Manage My Account , in their person profiles through the membership directory area at: http://www.hfma.org. Any discrepancies between points awarded and points earned should be reported to the Chapter’s Founders Award Chairperson.
This individual achievement award is the highest personal award presented by HFMA and is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of healthcare financial management. Chapter leaders or members submit nominations for the Morgan Award on a prescribed form.
Candidates need not be members of HFMA. Officers and directors of HFMA and members of the Morgan Award Judging Committee are not eligible during their terms of office. Each year, HFMA’s Chairman appoints a committee of HFMA members to judge the various candidates and select a Morgan Award recipient. The nominees are reviewed anonymously (all references to names are obliterated on the form) based on a number of criteria, including:
- Accomplishments and contributions to the healthcare financial management field
- Voluntary leadership service as well as awards earned within HFMA
- Accomplishments and contributions in state, regional and national healthcare activities other than financial management
- Articles published
- Lectures and presentations
The deadline for submitting Morgan Award nominations is February 28th each year. The award is presented at Annual National Institute. The recipient is presented with a handsome plaque. The only member of the Northeast Ohio Chapter who has received this award is:
1968-69
Robert L. Schultze, FHFMA, CPA
Dale W. Reed Award
At the Directors and Officers’ meeting on November 14, 1967, the Northeast Ohio Chapter established the Dale W. Reed Award for outstanding achievement. This award is given to the member who accumulates the most points based on attendance, service, membership, papers and special projects.
Award Recipients
2019-20
Chris Maeder
2018-19
Michelle Earich
2017-18
Diane Lilko, CPA
2011-12
Susan R. Flaherty, CPA
2010-11
Michael J. Manfull
2009-10
Anna Lang, CPA
2008-09
Charles S.Josey, CPA, MBA
2007-08
Karen J. Mihalik, CPA
2006-07
Christopher Milligan
2005-06
Maureen A. Wood, CPA
2004-05
David T. Kilmer CHFP, CPA
2003-04
James E. Hutchinson, FHFMA, CPA
2002-03
James E. Hutchinson, FHFMA, CPA
2001-02
Richard J. Fox
2000-01
William D. Keckan, CPA
1999-00
Anthea R. Daniels
1998-99
Robert S. Monitello, CPA
1997-98
Eric D. Pohjala, FHFMA
1996-97
William J. Emrhein
1995-96
Don P. Paulson, FHFMA
1994-95
Ann C. O’Brien, FHFMA
1993-94
W. Susan Dempsey
1992-93
Douglas R. McCarihan, CPA
1991-92
Richard B. Hogg, FHFMA,CMPA, CPA
1990-91
Richard L. Marrapese, CPA
1989-90
James M. Simone
1988-89
James M. Simone
1987-88
Carolyn a. Wadlinger
1986-87
Emil E. Hornack, Jr.
1985-86
Emil E. Hornack, Jr.
1984-85
David A. Lowe, CPA
1984-85
Carolyn A. Wadlinger
1984-85
Robert J. Dibble
1984-85
Dennis Jancsy, CPA
1983-84
Richard P. Benedict, FHFMA
1982-83
Marcus L. McQueen
1981-82
John C. Howard, FHFMA
1980-81
Carolyn A. Wadlinger
1979-80
Donald Pangrac, FHFMA
1978-79
Larry G. McManus, FHFMA
1978-79
Donald Pangrac, FHFMA
1977-78
John C. Howard
1976-77
Charles Abbey, FHFMA, CPA
1975-76
John J. Kastelic, FHFMA
1974-75
John J. Kastelic, FHFMA
1973-74
Constance R. Bickers
1972-73
James L. Keegan
1971-72
Constance R. Bickers
1970-71
Constance R. Bickers
1969-70
Constance R. Bickers
1968-69
James L. Keegan
2022
Brianna Monroe
Deborah Slogar, CPA
James Monroe
2020
Chris Maeder, CPA,FHFMA,CSBI
Michelle Earich
Nadia Vincenti
Ted Reddy
2018
Justin Williams
2015
Carl Ebner
Anna Lang, CPA
Diane Lilko, CPA
Brian C. Nestor, FHFMA, CPA
2014
Michael R. Vehovec, FHFMA, CPA
Mary Kaye Verbiar, CPA
2013
Diane Lilko, CPA
Susan R. Flaherty, CPA
2011
Charles S. Josey, CPA
Karen J. Mihalik, FHFMA, CPA
Stephen E. Rybka
2010
Christopher Milligan
2009
Suzanne Marie Tschetter, CPA
2008
Maureen A. Wood, CPA
2005
Anthea R. Daniels
Michael A. Szubski, FHFMA, CPA
2003
James E. Hutchinson
Frank M. Klaus
Robert S. Monitello
2002
William D. Keckan, CPA
Kathleen A. Muc
2001
William J. Emrhein
Richard J. Fox
David A. Lowe, CHFP, CPA
2000
Don P. Paulson, FHFMA
1999
Richard Marrapese
Douglas R. McCarihan, CPA
1997
Karen L. Talbott, CPA
1995
James M. Simone
1994
Donald G. Pangrac, FHFMA
1988
Donald E. Long, CPA
Robert Schultze, FHFMA, CPA
Past Chapter Winners
2024
Andy Emrhein
2022
Barbara French, CPA
Julia DiFrancesco
2020
Brianna Monroe
Deborah Slogar, CPA
2017
Chris Maeder, CPA,FHFMA
Geoffrey Himes, FHFMA, MBA
Joseph Beatty, CPA
Michelle Earich
Nadia Vincenti
Theodore Reddy
2015
Justin Williams
2014
Lisa Hilling
Donald Urbancsik
2012
Michael J. Manfull
Diane Lilko, CPA
Brian C. Nestor, FHFMA, CPA
Carl S. Ebner, CPA
2011
Michael R. Vehovec, FHFMA, CPA
Sandra J. Wolfskill, FHFMA
2010
Susan R. Flaherty, CPA
Anna Lang, CPA
Mary Kaye Verbiar, CPA
2008
Charles S. Josey, CPA
Karen J. Mihalik, CHFP, CPA
Stephen E. Rybka
2007
Christopher Milligan
2006
Barry L. Franklin, CPA
Suzanne M. Tschetter, CPA
2005
Maureen A. Wood, CPA
2004
William J. Bogdan, FHFMA
2003
Thomas McConnell
2002
Anthea R. Daniels
Michael A. Szubski, FHFMA, CPA
2000
James Hutchinson, FHFMA, CPA
Frank M. Klaus, FHFMA, CPA
1999
William D. Keckan, CPA
Robert S. Monitello, CPA
Kathleen A. Much
1998
William J. Emrhein
Richard J. Fox
1997
Don P. Paulson, FHFMA
Anthony Puorro
1995
Gerald J. Haggerty
David A. Lowe, CHFP, CPA
Richard Marrapese
Douglas R. McCarihan, CPA
1994
Karen L. Talbott, CPA
1992
James M. Simone
1990
Donald G. Pangrac, FHFMA
1980
Donald E. Long, CPA
1973
Robert L. Schultze, FHFMA, CPA
Past Chapter Winners
2023
Andy Emrhein
Daniel Tadiello
2020
Barbara French, CPA
2019
Brianna Ashley
Deborah Slogar
2017
Michelle Earich
2016
Chris Maeder, FHFMA, CPA, MBA
Theodore E. Reddy
Nadia Vincenti
2015
Laurie Rauser, FHFMA
2014
Justin Williams
2013
Joseph Beatty
Lisa Hilling
Geoffrey Himes, FHFMA, MBA
Stanley Kasmarcak, CPA
Joseph Varga
2011
Jack L. Bailey
Diane Lilko, CPA
Michael J. Manfull
2010
John P. Beirne
Maureen F. Campbell
2009
Richard M. Jorz
Robert S. Matitia, FHFMA, CPA
Mary Jane Reedy
Michael A. Scocos
2008
Cynthia A. Dormo, FHFMA
Susan R. Flaherty, CPA
Brian C. Nestor, FHFMA, MBA
Anna Lang, CPA
2007
Carl S. Ebner, CPA
Brian K. Quinn, CPA
2006
Matthew T. Huber
Charles S. Josey
Karen J. Mihalik, CPA
Christopher Milligan
Stephen E. Rybka
2005
Susan B. Mekinda, FHFMA
James O’Donnell, FHFMA,CPA
William R. Titera, CPA
2004
Julia T. DiFrancesco
Barry L. Franklin, CPA
Bradley P. Smith, FHFMA
Suzanne M. Tschetter, CPA
Gary D. Wengerd, CPA
2003
Larry D. McElroy
Lori A. Mitchell
2002
Dennis P. Janscy, CPA
Allen R. Tracy, FHFMA, CPA
Michael R. Vehovec, FHFMA, CPA
Sandra J. Wolfskill, FHFMA
Maureen A. Wood, CPA
2001
William J. Bogdan, FHFMA
Robert Kaliszewski
Donald B. Urbancsik
2000
Anthea R. Daniels
1999
Thomas B. Meredith, CPA
Thomas P. O’Neill, FHFMA
Michael Szubski, HFMFA, CPA
Mary Kaye Verbiar, CPA
1998
James Hutchinson, FHFMA, CPA
1997
Thomas D. McConnell, FHFMA
1996
William J. Emrhein
Ruth E. Homuth, CPA
William D. Keckan, CPA
Robert S. Monitello, CPA
Kathleen A. Much
1995
Richard J. Fox
Don P. Paulson, FHFMA
1994
Frank M. Klaus, FHFMA, CPA
1992
Douglas R. McCarihan, CPA
1991
Richard Marrapese
Anthony Puorro
1990
Gerald J. Haggerty
James M. Simone
1989
Karen L. Talbott, CPA
1987
David A. Lowe, CHFP, CPA
Donald G. Pangrac, FHFMA
1975
Donald E. Long, CPA
1969
Robert L. Schultze, FHFMA, CPA
Past Chapter Winners
2024
Adam Leach
Andrew Richards
Rachel Silverman
2022
Andy Emrhein
Charleen Scott, CHFP
Daniel Tadiello
2021
Rachel Kiminas
2020
Karen Abounader
2019
Lori Koenig
2018
Brianna Ashley
Deborah Slogar, CPA
2017
Barbara French, CPA
Michelle Earich
Robin Beeman
Tracy Cahoon
2015
Debora Guillermo
Nadia Vincenti
2014
John Click
Brian Gillette
Kelly Linson
2013
Chris Maeder, FHFMA, CPA, MBA
2012
Joseph R. Harrison
Lisa Hilling, CPA
Justin R. Williams
Holly Pelaia
2011
Jon R. Englander, CPA
Geoffrey Allen Himes, FHFMA, MBA
Theodore E. Reddy
2010
Charles R. Alderson
Daniel Hardwick
Brian L. Palmer
Claudio Zanin
2009
Jack L. Bailey
Lisa M. Geiger, CPA
Diane Lilko, CPA
Michael J. Manfull
2008
David R. Lang, CPA
Rhonda L. Ridenour, CHFP
Philip N. Wells
2007
Robert S.Matitia, CHFP, CPA
Robert L. Medcalf, Jr.
Mary Jayne Reedy
Peter J. Ryerson
2006
Maureen F. Campbell
James J. Carnovale, CPA
Barnard A. Weems
2005
Cynthia A. Dormo, FHFMA, MBA
Stanley J. Kasmarcak, CPA
James E. Massey, CPA
Laurie A. Rauser, FHFMA
Stephen E. Rybka
Anna Lang, CPA
John Stone
2004
Michael N. Benich
Charles S. Josey
Christopher Milligan
Brian C. Nestor, FHFMA, MBA
Thomas J. Onusko
Kate Wise
2003
Joseph Chamberlain, FHFMA,CPA
David W. Fye
Matthew T. Huber
Marian C. Mahoney, CPA
James F. McCauley
Michael A. Scocos
2002
John P. Beirne
Anthony J. Granito
Karen J. Mihalik, CPA
2001
Hong S. Chae, CPA
Julia T. DiFrancesco
Susan R. Flaherty, CPA
Marilyn H. Lipka
Brian K. Quinn, CPA
Eugene Thorn III, CPA
Suzanne M. Tschetter, CPA
2000
Richard M. Jorz
Susan B. Mekinda, FHFMA
James O’Donnell, FHFMA, CPA
Joseph E. Varga
1999
Alfred Mansfield
Thomas B. Meredith, CPA
Thomas P. O’Neill, FHFMA
Lori A. Mitchell
Christopher Spring
1998
William J. Bogdan, FHFMA
Frank P. Cardinale, CPA
Carl S. Ebner, CPA
Peter M. Popovich, CHFP
Timothy R. Shoger
Vicky M. Snyder
Frank T. Sossi, JD, CPA
Michael R. Vehovec, FHFMA
Maureen A. Wood, CPA
1997
Joseph P. Beatty, FHFMA CPA
Mary Kaye Verbiar, CPA
1996
Anthea R. Daniels
Mary Ann Freas, CPA
Cynthia Nixon
Michael Szubski, FHFMA, CPA
Allen Tracy
Donald B. Urbancsik
1995
Robert Kaliszewski
Thomas B. Meredith, CPA
1994
James Hutchinson FHFMA, CPA
Thomas D. McConnell, FHFMA
Robert S. Monitello
Gary Thome
1993
William J. Emrhein
William D. Keckan, CPA
Larry D. McElroy
Kathleen A. Much
Gary D. Wengerd, CPA
1992
Richard J. Fox
Daniel J. Harrington, CPA
1991
Don P. Paulson, FHFMA
William R. Titera, CPA
1988
David R. Carr, LNHA
Douglas R. McCarihan, CPA
1987
Frank M. Klaus, FHFMA, CPA
Richard Marrapese
Thomas P. O’Neill, FHFMA
1986
James M. Simone
1985
Dennis P. Jancsy, CPA
Anthony Puorro
Karen Talbott
1984
Gerald J. Haggerty
Ruth E. Homuth, CPA
1983
David A. Lowe, CHFP, CPA
1981
Donald G. Pangrac, FHFMA
1972
Donald E. Long, CPA
1962
Robert L. Schultze, FHFMA, CPA