Dignity Health — St. Mary Medical Center held its fourth annual Spirit of St. Mary Award this month, honoring individuals and organizations whose service and commitment reflect “humankindness.”
“Humankindness” is the ideal of making life better for other people every day, organizers said.
This year’s honorees included Dr. Lisa Lighthall Haubert, Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert and Precious Lamb Preschool. They were recognized for their dedication to supporting the city’s most vulnerable residents while strengthening the community.
The honorees received the award earlier this month at the Museum of Latin American Art. Attendees enjoyed a tour of the museum, a luncheon and the awards program itself, including the debut of St. Mary’s award-winning “humankindness” video, according to a press release.
St. Mary Hospital President Carolyn Caldwell and Chief Philanthropy Officer Michael Neils presented the awards to Lisa and Doug Haubert, and to Precrious Lamb Preschool board Chair Matt Cullen and Executive Director Cheri Bazley.
“The Spirit of St. Mary Award recognizes those who don’t just talk about compassion; they embody it,” Caldwell said in a statement. “They step forward, often quietly, to lift others and the community. St. Mary Medical Center was honored to recognize both Precious Lamb and Doug and Lisa Haubert for the impact they have on building a healthier future for our community.”
(L-R) Precious Lamb Preschool Board Chair Matt Cullen and Executive Director Cheri Bazley, and St. Mary Hospital President Carolyn Caldwell and Chief Philanthropy Officer Michael Neils, at the fourth annual Spirit of St. Mary Awards on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Medical Center)
(L-R) St. Mary Hospital Chief Philanthropy Officer Michael Neils, Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert, Dr. Lisa Lighthall Hauber, and St. Mary Hospital President Carolyn Caldwell at the fourth annual Spirit of St. Mary Awards on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Medical Center)
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(L-R) Precious Lamb Preschool Board Chair Matt Cullen and Executive Director Cheri Bazley, and St. Mary Hospital President Carolyn Caldwell and Chief Philanthropy Officer Michael Neils, at the fourth annual Spirit of St. Mary Awards on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Medical Center)
Doug and Lisa Haubert have helped the Long Beach community through both their professions and in their personal lives, according to a video with testimonials from the couple’s friends and colleagues. Both continue supporting various programs and nonprofits across the city.
Some of the highlights include Doug Haubert’s work as a skilled attorney and his role as the city prosecutor since 2010; he was recently reappointed to the role once again by the City Council.
During his tenure, Doug Haubert initiated the office’s Gang Prevention Strategy, an award-winning, three-part approach to reducing gang violence, and also partnered with school leaders to develop the Parent Accountability and Chronic Truancy program to reduce truancy and keep at-risk youth out of gangs. He also works with local nonprofits. One of those is WomenShelter Long Beach, which helps domestic abuse survivors navigate the legal system.
Lisa Haubert, meanwhile, is a board-certified kinesiologic electromyographer, research physical therapist and gait specialist with more than 20 years of experience. She oversees a multidisciplinary team at the Pathokinesiology Laboratory at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. She is also a lecturer at Cal State Long Beach and has served on the St. Mary Medical Center’s community board.
Precious Lamb Preschool is a nonprofit that provides full-day, faith-based, quality education and care to children 18 months to 5 years old who are homeless at no cost to their parents, according to its website. Through education, support and empowerment, Precious Lamb hopes to bring a sense of stability for children by offering a safe place to learn. The school strives to be a tangible support system for homeless children and their families. Since 2002, Precious Lamb has served hundreds of Long Beach families.
The annual recognition program was supported by title sponsors Arline and Dr. Mike Walter, and the Port of Long Beach, among others, according to a press release.