Clyde M. Collins, MD Humanitarian Award

The Clyde M. Collins, MD, Humanitarian Award was created by the DCMS in 1997 in memory of Dr. Clyde Collins to recognize volunteer efforts by DCMS physicians who exemplify Dr. Collins' caring disposition and commitment to the community he humbly served. The DCMS Board of Directors reviews this award annually to determine if there is a worthy candidate.

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DCMS Community Service Award

The DCMS Community Service Award recognizes the outstanding volunteer efforts of DCMS physicians (either in active practice or retired). The DCMS Community Service Award can be presented to any DCMS physician for volunteer work done outside of DCMS sponsored activities (e.g., sports medicine pre-participation athletic screenings, etc.).

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Philip H. Gilbert Young Physician Leadership Award

Philip H. Gilbert served as the Executive Vice President of the DCMS from 1984 until his death in 2004. During those two decades, he mentored many physicians in the art of leadership. Mr. Gilbert had a special talent for recognizing and developing leadership among young physicians. The Philip H. Gilbert Young Physician Leadership Award was created to honor the memory and service of a good and talented man by recognizing Young Physicians with leadership traits that Mr. Gilbert would have admired. All nominees must be a "Young Physician" (under 40 years of age or within the first 8 years of professional practice after residency and fellowship training) DCMS member and active in civic service and organized medicine.

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Excellence in Healthcare Reporting Award

The Excellence in Healthcare Reporting: DCMS Print & Broadcast Journalism Award was launched by the DCMS in 2022 to recognize outstanding and accurate reporting of healthcare issues in the Northeast Florida region. Winners will be recognized at the DCMS Annual Meeting.

Nomination Form

Past Winners