LVIM hosted area physicians and special guests at their annual VIP Awards and Sponsor Dinner on Friday evening, April 24th, 2009. Medical professionals in attendance have made a significant impact on the present and future health of Polk County.
The nominating committee, headed up by Dr. Ed Goodemote of Radiology and Imaging Specialists, Inc., was pleased to see an overwhelming amount of nominations this year. The selection committee narrowed the field of physicians to six candidates for two awards of distinction:
The 2009 award recipients are:
Bruce Kottke, M.D.
Donna Bhisitkul, M.D.
Additional awards of the evening were presented by Bobby Yates, C.A.O of Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. LVIM provides free medical, dental and mental health services to eligible working uninsured residents of Polk County. The administration and faculty recognized two physicians for their outstanding contributions to LVIM’s mission. These honors are given to celebrate the positive impact these health professionals have in the following categories: LVIM Dentist of the Year and LVIM Physician of the Year.
The 2009 award recipients are:
Harley Richards, D.D.S.
James Armistead, M.D. LVIM Physician of the Year
The awards were once again presented at the VIP Awards and Sponsor Dinner in conjunction with the 2009 Lakeland Derby, LVIM’s premier community and fundraising event.
For more information about the medical awards, Lakeland Derby or Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine, please visit:
www.lvim.net or www.lakelandderby.com
ABOUT THE LAKELAND DERBY
The Tradition continues…
The Lakeland Derby is an annual community event staged on beautiful Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. With the entertaining style of the event and the competitive spirit of the race, the Derby attracts thousands of loyal derby goers.
Each year the Lakeland Derby captures the thrill of a race and the purity of sports entertainment by featuring a unique paddle boat race. Ten beautifully hand crafted swan paddleboats complete with jockeys race the lake in an effort to capture the championship trophy. The true essence of the Derby is the reward of knowing the proceeds will support Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine, a vital local charity.
For more information, visit www.lakelandderby.com.
ABOUT LVIM
LVIM provides free medical, dental and mental health services to eligible working uninsured residents of Polk County through the volunteer participation of doctors, various health specialists, technicians and administrative volunteers.
For more information call 863-688-5846 or visit www.lvim.net
