A physician from Pierre has been given the South Dakota State Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award.
Doctor Tom Huber was recognized for his outstanding service to the medical profession in South Dakota. He received the award at the group’s annual conference earlier this month (June 3, 2022) in Sioux Falls.
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Also at the conference, Winner physician Mary Carpenter received the Special Presidential Award. This award is chosen by the SDSMA president to recognize the recipient’s contributions to the medical profession.
Carpenter and Pierre physician Robert Allison were reelected to be among the SDSMA’s delegates to the American Medical Association conference.
See a full list of the state Medical Association’s honorees is below.
Lucio N. Margallo II, MD, of Mitchell became the 141st president of the South Dakota State Medical Association.
The Board of Directors members for the 2022-23 year are:
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President – Lucio N. Margallo II, MD Mitchell
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President-Elect – Denise S. Hanisch, MD Viborg
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Vice President – Jennifer J. Tinguely, MD, MPH Sioux Falls
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Secretary-Treasurer – Susan M. Anderson, MD Canistota
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Immediate Past President – Kara L. Dahl, MD Aberdeen
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At-Large Director – Mark C. Ballard, MD Rapid City
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At-Large Director – Lisa B. Brown, MD Rapid City
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At-Large Director – Keith A. Hansen, MD Sioux Falls
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Policy Council Chair – Heather L. Preuss, MD Hot Springs
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SDSMA Alternate Delegate to the American Medical Association – Robert J. Summerer, DO Madison (reelected)
The Outstanding Young Physician Award was presented to Mandi Greenway Bietz, MD. Mitchell This award is given to a young physician under 40 or within the first eight years of professional practice after residency and fellowship training. This physician is recognized for outstanding achievements, dedication and service to the community and the SDSMA at the local, state and national levels.
The SDSMA’s Community Service Award is presented each year to a physician who separates himself or herself through outstanding work in the area of community affairs. This year the award was given to David Basel, MD Sioux Falls.
The Prairie Docs – Andrew R. Ellsworth, MD; Kelly M. Evans-Hullinger, MD; Debra J. Johnston, MD and Jill Kruse, DO All Brookings – received the SDSMA’s Richard P. Holm, MD, Media Award. The Richard P. Holm, MD, Media Award recognizes those who have helped promote the medical field and medical issues.
The Young at Heart Award is presented to a physician who has inspired young physicians as a mentor, role model and leader. This year’s recipient is Laurie B. Landeen, MD. Sioux Falls
Benjamin C. Aaker, MD, Brandon received the SDSMA’s Past President’s Award. This award is presented each year to the immediate past president of the SDSMA in recognition of their many years of work and dedication to organized medicine.
The Friend of Medicine Award was presented to Blake Curd, MD Sioux Falls. This award is given in recognition of contributions serving as an effective advocate for health care and the medical profession.
The COPIC Humanitarian Award honors a physician for volunteer medical services and contributions to their community. Tim Irwin, MD, Yankton is the recipient of this year’s award. The award aims to recognize individuals who unassumingly volunteer outside the spectrum of their day-to-day lives. The recipient of the award designates a $10,000 donation from COPIC to be provided to a health care-related 501(c)(3) organization in South Dakota. Dr. Irwin has chosen Servant Hearts Clinic in Yankton as the donation recipient.
Six physicians were recognized with the SDSMA’s 50-Year Award for medical practice in South Dakota. These physicians have been practicing medicine for a half-century and have contributed greatly to the medical profession. Physicians who received this award were:
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Frank G. Alvine, MD Sioux Falls;
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Bernie H.P. Hanson, MD Watertown;
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Donald H. Kelley, MD Deadwood;
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Thomas L. Looby, MD Sioux Falls;
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Michael W. Pekas, MD Sioux Falls; and
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John D. Sabow, MD Rapid City.
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