LifeBridge Health Honored with Six Health Care Hero Awards

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Baltimore – The Daily Record has selected six honorees from LifeBridge Health to receive 2026 Health Care Hero Awards. The Daily Record's annual Health Care Heroes Awards honor individuals and organizations who have made an impact on the quality of health care within the state.

2026 LifeBridge Health Honorees

Nurse of the Year
Atinuke E. Awosika – Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital 

PA of the Year
Mary Rose Schwarb – Northwest Hospital 

Physician of the Year
Joseph Bennett, MD - LifeBridge Health 

Volunteer of the Year
Susan Golden – Northwest Hospital  

Advancement and Innovations
Rehabilitation Institute at Sinai 

Community Outreach
PAAVE Program - Center for Hope 

 

 

The winners were selected by The Daily Record’s editorial team. 

The 2026 Health Care Heroes are exemplary and provide exceptional care to those in need. They are leaders and innovators who serve their communities selflessly and mentor others. We at The Daily Record are pleased to honor both individuals and organizations that are making a significant impact on the quality of health care in Maryland and beyond. Congratulations to all the recipients.

Suzanne Fischer-Huettner

Managing Director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record

Honorees will be recognized during an online celebration June 18 at 10 a.m. at https://thedailyrecord.com/event/health-care-heroes/ and available on demand.

 

 Winners will be profiled in a special magazine insert that will be in the June 20 issue of The Daily Record and will be available online at www.TheDailyRecord.com.

About LifeBridge Health
LifeBridge Health is one of the largest, most comprehensive providers of health services in Maryland. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Grace Medical Center and related affiliates. For more information, visit lifebridgehealth.org.