Dr. Michael S. Gordon, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

Dr. Gordon was nominated for his exemplary leadership over the years as chair of the department of anesthesia at RWJ - Hamilton, as such his leadership stood vital in managing the institution’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where airway management and critical care medicine dominated. Dr. Gordon's fortitude and drive to help patients through the pandemic has earned him praise within the institution. His well-regarded COVID-19 airway management presentation, given to 20,000 of his colleagues during the pandemic, was a clear example of the valuable guidance he provided at the national level.

Dr. Christopher E. Gribbin, St. Peter's University Hospital

Among attributes that were shared by both physician and hospital leadership at St. Peter's University Hospital, was Dr. Gribbins ability to find solutions to complex issues through his systematic and methodical approach. Dr. Gribbin colleagues were also particularly grateful for his leadership and advocacy work in support of physicians not only within its own institution but also at the state and national level.

Dr. Craig Gronczewski, Penn Medicine Princeton Health

Dr. Gronczewski was nominated for outstanding leadership within his various roles as Chair of the Emergency Department, President of the Medical Staff, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. As CMO during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Gronczewski was said to have personified steady leadership and resilience in directing a methodical effort to bolster clinical quality and patient experience while integrating operations with the larger University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Gronczewski was also recognized for his initiatives that helped boost employee and physician well-being during the pandemic.