
Norwood Awards
Bethesda established the prestigious Norwood Award in 1998 to recognize individuals and groups who have given many years of extraordinary support and service to our mission. The award is named for John F. Norwood, former President and CEO of Bethesda, who led the organization more than 30 years.
Norwood Award Past Recipients
2020
Fred Perabo, Former Board Member and long time Bethesda volunteer
Dianne Mollet, Bethesda Meadow Volunteer
2019
Barbara B. Clements, Former Women’s Board President
Judith A. Lindquist, Bethesda Meadow Volunteer
2018
Alphonse D. Poelker
Robert and Charlene Zinkl
2017
Harris Frank
Jeanette Kille
2016
David M. Culver
Maud Jeanty
2015
Patricia P. Kapsar
Catherine M. Reiss
2014
John W. Rowe
2013
Juanita Hinshaw
Robert Morris
2012
Earle H. Harbison, Jr.
Robert L. Neuenhahn
2011
George W. Clements, Jr.
Mary Lou Hester
2010
The Charless Foundation
Kenneth J. Kolkmeier
2009
Peter B. Krombach
Ray Routh
2008
Ruth Kohl
James F. Sertl, M.D.
2007
Margaret B. Grigg
Marie S. Zucchero
2006
Joseph E. Birk, Jr.
Doris Svoboda
2005
Jacqueline Shillington
2004
John P. Baird
Dr. James D. McKelvey
2003
Earl K. Dille
Mary F. Hamm
2002
Bray O. Hawk, M.D.
Arthur E. Wright, Jr.
2001
David L. Fleisher
Charles G. Schott, Jr.
2000
Robert C. Drews, M.D.
Gilbert Novotny
1999
Jeanne Felker Bland
Albert J. O’Brien
1998
John F. Norwood