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The University of Kansas Hospital – Hall of Fame Dinner Awards Celebration

The University of Kansas Hospital held its sixth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza on June 7th. Dr. Marc A. Asher and Frank J. Ross, Jr. received Legacy Awards for their leadership and service. Lisa Hale and the Hale Family Foundation and the Sunderland Foundation, represented by Charlie Sunderland; received Catalyst Awards. Partner in Excellence Awards were presented to Burns & McDonnell, represented by Greg Graves; and the Kansas City Royals, with Dan Glass accepting the honor.

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Frank J. Ross, Jr., Dr. Marc A. Asher, Dan Glass, Lisa Hale, Charlie Sunderland, and Greg Graves, honorees

Also featured in the July 9, 2016 issue 
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald Photography

 

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