26th Annual Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Tribute Dinner

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6-9pm

Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

For more than 26 years, the Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Tribute Dinner has stood as one of California’s most distinguished gatherings for healthcare leaders. What began as a celebration of service evolved into a signature event that brings together the executives, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of healthcare. 

Recognized for its focus on leadership, integrity, and impact, the Tribute Dinner has become a defining moment each year. An evening that honors achievement, elevates purpose, and strengthens the partnerships that advance health and well being for millions across the communities.

2026 Honorees

Chris Van Gorder

Chris Van Gorder, FACHE

Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Award

President and CEO, Scripps Health

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Leonard D. Schaeffer

Lifetime Achievement Award

Founding Chairman & CEO, Wellpoint (Now Elevance Health)

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Our 2026 sponsorship packages offer meaningful visibility for organizations committed to advancing health and improving lives across California. Sponsorships directly supports Partners’ statewide mission and helps make this celebration possible. 

Download 2026 Sponsorship Packet

If you have questions or need Partners’ logo or recognition guidelines for your Tribute Dinner ad, please contact Victoria Loy at Vloy@picf.org

Sponsor Our Dinner / Purchase a Ticket

Payment Information

Partners welcomes all payment methods including credit cards, checks, and ACH wire transfers. Please see instructions for each payment method below and contact Victoria Loy at vloy@picf.org for any invoice requests and questions:

Credit Cards

Visit our registration form to securely pay online:

Sponsor Our Dinner / Purchase a Ticket

Check Payments

Please make checks payable to: 
Partners in Care Foundation
EIN: 95-3954057

Mail check payments to:
2026 Tribute Dinner – Partners in Care Foundation
732 Mott St Ste 150
San Fernando, CA 91340

ACH Wire Transfers

Please contact Victoria Loy at vloy@picf.org to request this information.

Deadline Dates

Tribute Dinner Ad Deadline: April 13, 2026

Ticket Purchase and Guest Name Deadline: May 18, 2026

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Premier Event Sponsors

Keck Medicine of USC Scripps

Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Health Net

Gold Sponsors

Afya HubMD USC Schaeffer Institute

Silver Sponsors

GJS

Bronze Sponsors

VJS

*This list is ongoing and will be updated regularly leading up to the event. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us with any updates and questions.

Committees

Honorary Tribute Co-Chairs

Jeff Bowman
Fire Chief, San Diego

Thomas M. Priselac
President and CEO Emeritus, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System

Honorary Tribute Committee

Tribute Dinner Committee
Chair

Shawn Sheffield
Chief Strategy Officer, Keck Medicine of USC

Members

Amir Desai
Executive Vice President, CIO & Operations, Molina Healthcare

Sajid Ahmed
CEO, WISE Healthcare 

Amanda Flaum
Vice President CA & HI Medicaid, Kaiser Permanente

Jennifer Heenan
Partner, Spencer Stuart

Jill Martin
Executive Vice President, Medical Network, Cedars-Sinai

Manoj K. Mathew, MD, SFHM
Former National Medical Director, Agilon Health

Jack Schlosser
Founder & Principal, Desert Vista Advisors

Matthew Siegler
Senior Vice President, NYC Health+Hospitals, CEO, HHC Accountable Care Organization

Gerald Sullivan
Chairman, G.J. Sullivan Reinsurance

Steve Valentine
President, Valentine Health Advisers

Paul S. Viviano
President & CEO, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Anwar Zoueihid, MS
VP & Chief Strategy Officer, Partners in Care Foundation

Contact Us:

For questions about the Tribute Dinner, sponsorship opportunities, or general inquiries, please contact Victoria Loy at VLoy@Picf.org.