Martha B. Smith, FACHE, CEO Kapiolani Medical Center, Honolulu, HI received the American College of Healthcare Executives Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award yesterday.

Ms. Smith served as the 2013 Chapter President where she provided superior leadership support to the Chapter and value to its members. She is board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, demonstrating commitment to professional excellence. 

The Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award recognizes ACHE members who are experienced in the field and have made significant contributions to the advancement of healthcare management excellence and the achievement of ACHE’s goals. Members are evaluated on leadership ability; innovative and creative management; executive capability in developing their own organization and promoting its growth and stature in the community; contributions to the development of others in the healthcare profession; leadership in local, state, or provincial hospital and health association activities; participation in civic/community activities and projects; participation in ACHE activities; and interest in assisting ACHE in achieving its objectives.

The award was bestowed on Ms. Smith by Ms. Coral T. Andrews, FACHE, ACHE’s Regent for Hawaii-Pacific, which includes members from Hawaii and Guam.