2026 Capital Healthcare Honors March 25, 2026 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, USA
March 25, 2026
National Press Club (downtown DC)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Attendees can receive complimentary valet parking at the Willard Hotel on the night of the event.
To take advantage of this opportunity, pull into the garage on F Street NW and pull up to valet. See picture of entrance here.
When you leave the garage, take the elevator or steps to the ground floor of the Willard Hotel. Leave the Willard via the front or back door and walk to the entrance on 14th Street NW (see map here). When leaving the event, stop by the registration
table at the event for a sticker for your valet ticket. When you return to the garage, hand the attendant your ticket and you're good to go!
Run of show
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Networking reception. Guests will enjoy appetizers and an open bar (including non-alcoholic beverages) while chatting with other attendees. In addition to awardees, DC government officials, hospital and health system leaders, physicians, and other healthcare leaders will be in attendance to meet.
7:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner and awards. Our five awards will be presented after you take your seat, with a delicious dinner and dessert service served in between presentations.
Awards presentations:
7:00 - 7:15 PM Welcome remarks and introduction of VIPs
7:15 - 7:30 PM Award presentations
7:30 - 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 - 8:55 PM Award presentations
8:55 - 9:00 PM Closing remarks
Sponsorship
Companies interested in having their brand associated with this prestigious event, who want to purchase a table, or interested in place congratulatory ads or advertising, can contact Sean Handerhan at partnership@msdc.org or 703-731-19O7.
Additional Details
DRESS CODE: Business attire
LOCATION: National Press Club
Capital of Care
Where Innovation Meets Impact
Join the healthcare community to recognize leaders in DC medicine. Plan on reserving your seat (or table) early to ensure you're in the room when the awards are presented.
Interested in sponsoring the event or buying a table? Contact Sean Handerhan for more information and save your space.
Certificate of Meritorious Service (in recognition of distinguished service to the medical profession)
The Meritorious Service Award is MSDC’s highest award and has been given out since the 1940s. Past recipients include Dr. Montague Cobb, Dr. Raymond Scalettar, Dr. Charles Epps, Dr. Greg Argyros, Dr. John Lynch, Dr. Daniel Lucey, Dr. Gigi
El-Bayoumi, and Dr. Daniel Marchalik, among others. The award is presented to a physician member in recognition of
distinguished service to the medical profession as a whole.
Distinguished Service Award (in recognition of distinguished service to the Medical Society).
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a physician member for outstanding service to the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. Past awardees include Dr. Dorothy Starr (1987), Dr. Ray Scalettar (1992), the Physician Health Program
(1999), Dr. Peter Lavine (2005), Dr. Roselyn E Epps (2019), and Dr. Raymond Tu (2024).
Dr. Charles H. Epps, III Community Service Award (in recognition of outstanding public service to the community)
This is presented to a physician member for outstanding public service to the DC community. Past recipients include Dr. Tamika Auguste, Dr. Collette Magnant, Dr. Kim Bullock, Dr. Jeff Akman, Dr. Janelle Goetcheus, Dr. Marvin Korengold, and other
DC medical luminaries. Previously known as the Community Service Award, the honor was renamed in 1997 after Dr. Epps, a 1994 honoree.
John Benjamin Nichols Award (in recognition of outstanding contributions toward improving the health of the community).
The John Benjamin Nichols Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions toward improving the health of the community. The award has been given since 1953 and previous recipients include Dr. James Taylor, Sister Carol Keehan, Polly
Shackleton, and Congressman Joseph Himes.
Presented by Dr. Matthew Lecuyer (or the current MSDC president) to an individual or organization that has made an impact on DC healthcare but is not a fit for or is ineligible for the four other awards.