01 Jul 2023 Exceptional healthcare professionals honored
The Conway Area Healthcare Forum recognized ten standout healthcare professionals for their impact in the community on June 27. This year’s honorees were:
Administrator of the Year
Rebekah Fincher, Conway Regional Health System
Award presented by Centennial Bank
Community Impact Award
Thad Hardin, M.D., Banister-Lieblong Clinic
Award presented by Cintas
Dental Professional of the Year
Sarah Clark, D.D.S., Southern Smiles Family Dentistry
Award presented by Delta Dental
Healthcare Professional of the Year
Karen Byers, Conway Human Development Center
Award presented by CARTI
Health Promotion Specialist of the Year
Amanda Castillo, Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center
Award presented by ARcare
Mental Health Professional of the Year
John Knott, Conway Counseling & Wellness
Award presented by Conway Behavioral Health
Nurse of the Year
Leisa Green, Conway Regional Health System
Jacqueline Thorne, Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
Award presented by Braswell & Son
Optical Professional of the Year
Susan DeBlack, O.D., Conway Family Eye Care
Award presented by Turbare Manufacturing
Physician of the Year
David Naylor Jr., M.D., Banister-Lieblong Clinic
Award presented by the Conway Regional PHO
