Awards & Recognition

Volunteer honored as a 'Senior Star'

11/23/2011

Hospice of the Valley volunteer Jane Conrow was been honored for her exceptional service as part of an awards program promoting volunteerism in conjunction with the State of Arizona's Centennial in February 2012.

Jean Marie Stockton recognized by legislators

11/4/2011

Jean Marie Stockton, director of Hospice of the Valley's West Office, was honored by State District 9 Reps. Debbie Lesko and Rick Gray for her 30 years of service to the community. Stockton was presented a plaque and an American flag.

Anabell Castro Thompson wins leadership award

9/12/2011

Anabell Castro Thompson, nurse practitioner and Hispanic community liaison, received the Latino Excellence in Health & Sciences award as part of Valle del Sol’s 2011 "Profiles of Success" Hispanic Leadership Awards Celebration.

Susan Levine appointed to Harvard Advisory Council

5/26/2011

Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Susan Levine was appointed to the Harvard Medical School Health Care Policy Advisory Council. Levine was appointed to the three-year term by the dean of the Harvard School of Medicine.

Maribeth Gallagher earns doctorate

5/16/2011

Maribeth Gallagher, dementia program director, graduated summa cum laude with her doctor of nursing practice degree from Arizona State University. Maribeth was valedictorian and received an award for Outstanding Doctoral Project.

Anabell Castro Thompson named to "Forty-Under-40"

5/11/2011

Anabell Castro Thompson, nurse practitioner and Hispanic community liaison, has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s "Forty-Under-40," a program honoring young leaders in the Phoenix metro market.

HOV named a top 100 Arizona employer

4/25/2011

Hospice of the Valley ranked 79 in The Arizona Republic’s annual survey of the state’s top 100 employers. The not-for-profit agency had 1,566 full-time equivalent employees as of Dec. 31, 2010.

A Top 25 Workplace for Women

4/1/2011

Hospice of the Valley was named to the Top 25 Workplaces for Women by az magazine, a publication of azcentral.com.

One of Valley's Healthiest Employers

2/24/2011

Hospice of the Valley was named one of the Valley’s Healthiest Employers by the Phoenix Business Journal. HOV was cited for its exceptional health and wellness program and for innovative strategies to maintain the health of its workforce.

HOV honored with publisher's award

1/17/2011

Hospice of the Valley was honored with the 2011 Publisher's Award from Arizona Pride Guide in recognition of supporting the LGBT community. Publisher Michael McFall (right) presented the award to Billie Myres, HOV bereavement counselor (far right).

Schmal elected to national certification board

1/3/2011

HOV Clinical Educator Barbara Schmal was welcomed as 2011 president of the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses (NBCHPN). She has served on the board for the past three years.

Anabell Castro Thompson receives Horquilla Award

12/16/2010

Anabell Castro Thompson, an Hispanic community liaison and nurse practitioner, received the Horquilla Award from Los Diablos, the Latino alumni chapter of ASU. Thompson was recognized for her efforts in educating and serving the Hispanic community.

Gregory Mayer, MD, MBA, elected to Mayo Board

1/1/2010

Gregory Mayer, MD, MBA, has been elected to the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors. The board is responsible for the direction and international activities of the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association. His term began Jan. 1, 2010.

Debbie Shumway named CFO of the Year

11/4/2009

Debbie Shumway, associate executive director and chief financial officer of Hospice of the Valley, has been named CFO of the Year in the non-profit category by the Arizona chapter of Financial Executives International.

HOV wins top award from statewide hospice group

10/16/2009

HOV's grant-funded teaching program for health care professionals received the Excellence in End-of-Life Care Award from the Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The program was lauded for serving as a model for end-of-life care.

HOV wins BBB Ethics Award

4/30/2009

Hospice of the Valley is the 2009 Business Ethics Award winner in the large company category in a contest sponsored by the Better Business Bureau. HOV was recognized for its commitment to developing, teaching and upholding ethical standards.

Kathy Melamed wins statewide social work award

3/6/2009

Kathy Melamed, director of clinical services for Hospice of the Valley’s East Office, was presented the statewide “Lifetime Achievement” award from the National Association of Social Workers’ Arizona chapter on March 6.

Volunteer T.J. Houle wins AAA Caring Spirit Award

10/3/2008

Volunteer area leader T. J. Houle was given the Outstanding Volunteer Caring Spirit Award by the Area Agency on Aging. The awards honor individuals and organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for older adults or special populations.

Dementia Program wins award

10/1/2008

Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Program received second place in the National Home Care and Hospice Association’s Excellence in Innovation award contest. The award recognizes HOV for improving the lives of persons with dementia and their families.

Adult Day Services Award

9/25/2008

Hospice of the Valley received The Arizona State Association of Adult Day Services Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of a “team approach at one of the most difficult times in clients’ lives,” said MaryPat Sharp, co-president.

Governor's Volunteer Service Award

5/1/2008

Hospice of the Valley won the non-profit category of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, considered the highest volunteer award in the state. The judges’ panel made the selection based on need, action, innovation and impact.

Susan Rose wins Hon Kachina Award

10/13/2007

Susan Rose, a Hospice of the Valley volunteer since the agency’s inception 30 years ago, was presented the prestigious 2007 Hon Kachina Volunteer Award on Oct. 13 at Desert Ridge JW Marriott Resort & Spa.

Leader of the Year in Public Policy

9/26/2007

Hospice of the Valley was honored as a Leader of the Year in Public Policy by the Arizona Capitol Times. The agency was selected for the award in the healthcare category for “innovative and progressive” end-of-life care.

Roger Parrott - Assistant of the Year Award

1/1/2007

Roger Parrott, CNA, in the Central Clinical Office, was given the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant of the Year Award in 2007 by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses.

Eleanor Adams - Nurse of the Year

11/1/2005

Eleanor Adams, RN, was named "Nurse of the Year" in the "Nursing Legends" category by the March of Dimes in November.

Gillian Hamilton - Local Legend

10/1/2005

Gillian Hamilton, MD, PhD, administrative medical director of HOV, was named a "Local Legend" in an award competition honoring exceptional women physicians.

HOV's White Dove Thrift Shoppe - Phoenix Best

8/1/2005

HOV's White Dove Thrift Shoppe was named one of Phoenix's best by Phoenix Magazine in the August edition.

Cathy Brown - Nurse of the Year

1/1/2005

Cathy Brown, RN, a nurse educator for HOV, was chosen Nurse of the Year in January by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses.

Susan Levine - Director of the Year

1/1/2005

Susan Levine, HOV executive director, has been named "Director of the Year," large program category, by the Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE).