The University of South Alabama was named Best Local College, and USA President Jo Bonner received the award for Best Local College President. USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) was recognized as Best Oncology Practice, while several USA Health physicians and providers were individually honored.
Other USA Health winners:
- Best Lung Doc: Philip Almalouf, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
- Best Urologist: Christopher Keel, D.O., Associate Professor and Chair of Urology
- Best Surgical Oncologist: Harrison Howard, M.D., Professor of Surgery
- Best Pediatrician: Kelly Ison, M.D.
- Best Nurse Practitioner: Holley Collins, CRNP
- Best Plastic Surgeon – Breast: Ronald Brooks, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery
- Best Butts and Guts Doc: Mary Caitlin Marshall, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
- Best Doc to Kick Cancer’s Ass: Daniel Cameron, M.D., Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Clinical Oncology
The Nappie Awards are voted on by the community and celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories, from healthcare to hospitality.
During the competition, Lagniappe readers nominated their favorite people, places, and things in more than 300 categories. Top nominees were named, and votes were cast in the final round to select the winners. Award recipients were honored during a ceremony on Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.