Congratulations to our 2023 Recipients

Thank you for joining us on October 19 to honor and celebrate our 2023 Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards nominees and recipients—the brilliant scientists, inspiring leaders and innovative game-changers who are shaping the future of Phoenix Children's and the next generation of pediatric health care.

Congratulations to all our recipients, and thank you for your unwavering dedication. Also, our special thanks goes out to presenting sponsor Castle Real Estate for supporting this year's Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards.

Advanced Practice Provider of the Year

Aimee Susanne Bucci, DNP, CPNP-AC
Specialty: Critical Care

Advocate of the Year

Sarah W. Beaumont, MD
Specialty: Homeless Youth Outreach and General Pediatrics

Physician of the Year

Christina M. Conrad, DO
Specialty: Emergency Department

Researcher of the Year

Brian L. Appavu, MD
Specialty: Neurology

Teacher of the Year

Sharad P. Menon, MD, MBA
Specialty: Cardiovascular and Intensive Care Unit

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