McLeod Health Celebrates Four Inaugural President’s Award Recipients

McLeod Health recently recognized four individuals with the inaugural McLeod Health President’s Award during a special ceremony celebrating their leadership, service, and lasting contributions to the organization.

Established by Donna Isgett, president and CEO of McLeod Health, the President’s Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, service, vision, and commitment have significantly advanced the mission of McLeod Health. The award is intended to be among the highest honors bestowed by the organization and establishes a new tradition of recognizing individuals whose extraordinary service and contributions create a lasting impact on McLeod Health and the communities it serves.

The inaugural recipients are Dr. C. Richard Alexander, Jr.; Frank V. Boulineau III; Sherron Brown; and Adele Hewitt, RN. Each represents a different area of service, but all have made a lasting impact on McLeod Health, its patients, employees, and communities.

“In this, our 120th Anniversary year at McLeod Health, it is indeed my great honor to present the inaugural McLeod Health President’s Award,” said Isgett. “Every day, there are people within McLeod Health who quietly make a difference. They lift up those around them, guide others through challenges, and dedicate themselves to improving the lives of our patients and communities. Their impact is measured not only in achievements, but in the relationships they build, the lives they touch, and the legacy they leave behind.”

The award-winners are:

Dr. C. Richard Alexander Jr.

Alexander was part of the first physician group hired and employed by McLeod Health, helping shape McLeod Physician Associates and the organization’s transition to an employed physician model. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his clinical excellence, willingness to teach and mentor others, and commitment to improving care and workflows.

Frank V. Boulineau III

Boulineau has served on the McLeod Health board of trustees since 2012. As a board member and adviser, he has provided leadership during significant periods of growth and helped champion initiatives that have strengthened health care access and services along the coast.

Sherron Brown

Brown is recognized for more than 30 years of service to McLeod Health, primarily in Environmental Services in the Emergency Department. Her impact extends far beyond her job responsibilities. She has mentored new employees, supported patients and colleagues, and consistently demonstrated kindness, respect, and a willingness to help others, McLeod officials said.

Adele Hewitt, RN

Hewitt is recognized for more than four decades of service and her foundational contributions to oncology care at McLeod Health. In 1981, she became the first McLeod nurse trained in plasmapheresis and played an important role in launching the program. Throughout her career, she helped develop chemotherapy protocols, mentored generations of nurses, and provided compassionate care to patients and families facing cancer.