06/10/2026
We recently honored six members of the UCF Lake Nona Hospital family, including one furry four-legged friend, with our 2026 Awards of Distinction. We are grateful for their dedication, compassion, and service to our patients, colleagues, and community.
Congratulations to our Frist Humanitarian Award recipients, Dr. Michelle Wallen (Physician award), Maribel Bonilla Viana (Colleague award) and Peggy Sebastian & Harry (Volunteer award), and to our Excellence in Nursing Award recipients, Annette Davis, Compassionate Nurse, and Marie Nguyen, Mentoring Nurse.
The Frist Humanitarian Award is the highest honor given by HCA Healthcare, recognizing extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in their volunteer and humanitarian efforts. Established in 1971, it is named after HCA's co-founder, Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., to honor his legacy of philanthropic care.