Doctors of Distinction 2015 winners announced

The annual Westchester County Doctors of Distinction Awards ceremony is set to take place Oct. 29 at The Bristal at Armonk.

The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., is co-sponsored by WestFair Communications Inc. and accounting firm Citrin Cooperman.

“We are honored to be a part of such a premier event,” Alan G. Badey, managing partner and co-leader of the Citrin Cooperman”™s Health Care Industry Practice, said. “Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees, who exemplify the highest standard of excellence in the Westchester County medical community.”

Westfair owner and publisher Dee DelBello said the event is a chance to highlight the best of the best in the county”™s medical community.

“The Doctors of Distinction event has evolved into one of the important and significant annual programs the Business Journal co-hosts,” DelBello said. “The heart-warming and inspiring remarks from the doctors recognized each year reassure all of us that our health care providers are among the best and most committed in the nation. We thank each and every physician.”

The six winners of the five categories are:

Community Service: Michael Lahn of NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital;

Excellence in Medical Research: Robert Gary Josephberg, who has a private practice;

Lifetime Achievement: Scott D. Hayworth of Mount Kisco Medical Group PC;

Humanitarian: Craig H. Zalvan of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center;

Leadership in Medical Advocacy: Andrew Kleinman of Kleinman Plastic Surgery and L. Mark Russakoff of Phelps Mental Health Clinic.

Janine Miller, executive director of the Westchester County Medical Society, said the organization is proud to co-sponsor the 2015 Doctors of Distinction Awards.

“Each year, the awardees are nominated by their peers for their extraordinary achievements in one of the five categories,” Miller said. “This event is a wonderful way to recognize the heart-and-soul our Westchester doctors put into treating their patients and working in their communities, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”

Additional sponsors of the award ceremony are Simone Healthcare Development, Danziger & Markhoff LLP and CareConnect. Pepe Infiniti is also supporting the event.

To attend, click here or contact Westfair Communications”™ events manager Danielle Brody at 914-358-0757.