Health Foundation of South Florida\u2019s 2026 Inspiring Women of Health honorees and board members<\/p>\n
The Foundation celebrates seven years of honoring exceptional women advancing health equity in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.<\/p>\n
Oct. 16, 2026 \u2013 The Health Foundation of South Florida today announces nominations are open for the 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards, recognizing women whose leadership, innovation, and advocacy are improving health and well-being across South Florida. Nominations are open now through November 16, 2026.<\/p>\n
Held during Women\u2019s History Month in March, the Inspiring Women of Health luncheon honors trailblazers from every corner of health: nonprofit leaders, clinicians, public officials, community organizers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, whose work aligns with the Foundation\u2019s mission to build healthier, more equitable communities.<\/p>\n
Nominees will be evaluated for demonstrated impact, community partnership, equity-centered leadership, and measurable progress on issues such as access to care, maternal, children and\u00a0<\/p>\n
infant health, mental health, healthy aging, disease prevention, social drivers of health, and inclusive economic opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor seven years, the Inspiring Women of Health Awards have shined a light on women who are advancing health equity in South Florida,\u201d said Loreen Chant, President & CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. \u201cTheir vision and persistence are moving us closer to a future where every person, regardless of zip code, has the opportunity to thrive. We\u2019re proud to celebrate them and look forward to honoring the next class of honorees.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since its launch, the Health Foundation of South Florida\u2019s Inspiring Women of Health Awards have recognized over 80 women. Honorees have included CEOs, public officials, nonprofit executives, and frontline healthcare professionals, each driving meaningful change in their communities.<\/p>\n
The 2026 honorees were:<\/p>\n
Dr. Diane Amado-Tate, DNP, MS-HSA, RN, NE-BC, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
\nMandy Bartle, President & CEO at South Florida Community Land Trust
\nDr. Carol Biggs, DHSC, RN, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive at Jackson Health System
\nBerlinda Faye Dixon, Complex Case Manager at Dade County Street Response
\nEmmanuella Fleurimont, Founder, President & CEO at MJD Wellness and Community Center Inc.
\nMary C. Mayhew, FHA, President & CEO at Florida Hospital Association
\nMariela Perez, MD, Medical Director at Open Door Health Center
\nCatherine Toms, MD, MPH, President at Green Cars for Kids
\nMorgan Tracey, CEO at Star of the Sea Foundation (SOS Foundation)
\nZeina Zein-Wolland, Founder & President at Mobile School Pantry<\/p>\n