Last weekend, our CEO, Ali Reza Manouchehri, was awarded the Spirit of Innovation Award at the Washington Adventist Hospital 2010 Black Tie Gala. This annual event celebrates the ongoing legacy of Washington Adventist Hospital and its vision for 21st Century Health Care.
On behalf of MetroStar Systems, Ali was recognized for his thought leadership in technological innovation, designing solutions for Health Care and life sciences in the 21st Century, and providing Web 2.0 tools and Social Media strategy to improve communication and outreach.
Washington Adventist Hospital also recognized other distinguished leaders who embody the philosophy of their 21st Century Health Care vision. Following is a complete list of the awards:
Inaugural Award Presentations
Drs. Lauretta & James Kress Spirit of Mission Award
Bill Novelli
Founder & Former President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Spirit of Partnership Award
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Russell J. Abbott, Deputy Commissioner
LabQuest
Betsy Bretz, Chairwoman
Spirit of Innovation Award
Ali Reza Manouchehri
Chief Executive Officer, MetroStar Systems
Distinguished Physician Legacy Award
Kenneth Cruze, MD
James Ronan, MD
William G. “Bill” Robertson Spirit of Service Award
William G. “Bill” Robertson
President & CEO, Adventist HealthCare
Many thanks to Jere Stocks (President) and the Washington Adventist Hospital team for hosting this great event. To learn more about Washington Adventist Hospital and its vision, check out their new “Our Vision for the Future” video: