The Anne and Judge Edward H. “Ted” Patton, Jr. Award, created in 2016, is an avenue to acknowledge the tantamount need for prayer, spiritual care and steadfastness. This Award recognizes individuals/organizations that have chosen to take supportive steps toward this viability, brilliantly illuminating pathways for prayer, spiritual comfort and lives well lived.
With grace and strength, the late Anne and Ted Patton were humble, and yet persevering, pillars of their community. While serving God, family, uncountable colleagues and friends, they embraced life with an unwavering commitment to their church, military service, as well as civic and social organizations. Anne and Ted were consummate models, working diligently toward a shared vision of demonstrating gratitude to God – making a positive difference in every arena of life. Significant attributes include their contagious authenticity with an unmistakable adoration for one another and their family! For both Anne and Ted, prayer and living model lives were hallmarks of their magnificent journey with God, leaving an indelible mark through their faith.
~ Criteria ~
The criteria for this Distinguished Award given to individuals, families, and organizations highlights many aspects which contribute to the advancement of the well-being of individuals and communities in which they live. These many aspects may include providing prayer, Spiritual Care and other transforming pathways.
Criteria may include:
- visionary and intentional steps taken to ensure well-being, prayer and Spiritual Care are available for those in work and community environments.
- partnering with community organizations for well-being, prayer and Spiritual Care
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE is tremendously humbled and honored
to partner with The Patton Family in presenting
The Anne and Judge Edward H. “Ted” Patton, Jr. Award.
~ 2024 ~
Click Here to view Pre-Gala Patton Dinner Photos
Twelve Healthcare Systems/Hospitals Receiving the 2024 Award
Pictured Left to Right:
Front Row:
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
Luigi Terminella, MD, Hospitalist in Pulmonary & Critical Care on behalf of
Chief Executive Officer – Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD
HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM – LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Patricia Darnauer, Executive Vice President on behalf of
President & Chief Executive Officer – Esmaeil Porsa, MD
OAK BEND MEDICAL CENTER
Ashley Bellew, Executive Assistant/Project Manager on behalf of
Chief Executive Officer – Joe Freudenberger
HCA HEALTHCARE – CLEAR LAKE
Nathan Deal, MD, Chief Medical Officer on behalf of
Chief Executive Officer – Todd Caliva
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Carin Hagberg, MD, Chief Academic Officer on behalf of
President & Chief Executive Officer – Peter WT Pisters, MD
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Tabitha Rice, Executive Vice President on behalf of
President & Chief Executive Officer – Mark A. Wallace
ST. LUKE’S HEALTH – BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER
Ilyas Colombowala, MD Clinical Electrophysiologist – Arrhythmia Management on behalf of
Interim Chief Executive Officer – Bradley T. Lembcke, MD
Attending from The Patton Family are Camille & Grier P. Patton
Back Row:
VA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE
Darryl Smith, DO on behalf of Medical Center Director – Francisco Vazquez, MBA
UT PHYSICIANS HEALTHCARE
Philip C. Johnson, III, MD, Division Director, Professor & Vice-Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School on behalf of
President – Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, M.D.
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM
Rev. Dr. Brent Peery, Vice President for Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care on behalf of
Chief Executive Officer – David Callender, MD
HOUSTON METHODIST
Rev. Dr. Charles Millikan, Vice President for Spiritual Care & Values Integration on behalf of
Chief Executive Officer – Marc L. Boom, MD
HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM – BEN TAUB
Louis Smith, Senior Vice President and COO of Harris Health System on behalf of
President & Chief Executive Officer – Esmaeil Porsa, MD
~ 2023 ~
Drs. Mary & Eugene L. Alford
A Biographical Sketch provided by Drs. Mary & Gene Alford, CLICK HERE
Pictured are: Mary Alford, DDS & Grier J. Patton
Drs. Mary & Eugene L. Alford
Pictured are: Mary Alford, Eugene L. Alford, AnneMarie Wallace, Camille Patton, Beverly Patton, Ed Patton, Grier P. Patton, Grier J. Patton & Natalie Lowry
Award presented at the 2023 Deep in the Heart of Texas Celebration on
February 23, 2023
~ 2022 ~
Carter & Bill Lee
A Biographical Sketch provided by Carter & Bill Lee, CLICK HERE
Pictured are: Carter & Bill Lee
Pictured are: Grier P. Patton, AnneMarie Wallace, President, Camille Patton, POP Board Chair, John C. Marshall, Bill Lee, Carter Lee, Beverly Patton,
Grier J. Patton & Ed Patton
Award presented at the 2022 Deep in the Heart of Texas Celebration on
February 23, 2022
~ 2020 ~
Carol & Michael Watford
A Biographical Sketch provided by Carol & Michael Watford, CLICK HERE
Pictured are: Michael Watford, AnneMarie Wallace, President, Carol Watford,
Grier J. Patton
Pictured are: Carol & Michael Watford
Award presented at the 2020 Deep in the Heart of Texas Celebration on
February 21, 2022
~ 2018 ~
Donna and Judge Gordon G. Marcum, II
A Biographical Sketch provided by Donna & Judge Gordon G. Marcum, II,
CLICK HERE
Pictured are: Donna and Judge Gordon G. Marcum, II, Grier J. Patton, Grier P. Patton
Pictured are: Donna and Judge Gordon G. Marcum, II
Award presented at the 2018 Deep in the Heart of Texas Celebration on
September 28, 2018
~ 2016 ~
Linda and Philip Johnson, III
A Biographical Sketch provided by Linda & Philip Johnson,III, CLICK HERE
Pictured are: AnneMarie Wallace, POP President; Linda and Philip Johnson, MD,
Camille and Grier Patton, John C. Marshall, II, POP Board Chairman
Award presented at the 2016 Deep in the Heart of Texas Celebration on
October 4, 2016