This honor acknowledges visionaries who have spearhead efforts to build healthcare philanthropy and legendary patient-centered care at JRMC. These individuals are nominated and recognized annually at our Pillars of Giving event as the Philanthropist(s) of the Year.  We are very excited to watch this list grow.

Do you know someone who has made an impact on healthcare in our region? Recognize their hard work by nominating them for the Philanthropist of the Year.

Shirley Rolfs Meidinger (posthumous)

Shirley Rolfs Meidinger has created a legendary impact of giving across the Jamestown community, including significant support for the build of the Jamestown Regional Medical Center in 2012 and most recently, bringing peace and comfort through gifts to JRMC Hospice. 

2024    Mike & Marilyn Smyth

2023    Marlene & Charles Axtman

2022    Barb & Curt Togstad

2021    Jim & Sue Matthiesen

2020    Nels & Ileene Albin

2019    Reuben & Clarice Liechty

2018    Dr. David & Claudette Smette

2017    Patricia Dardis

2016    Charlotte Bellon and R.M. Stoudt

2015    Dr. Don & Sharon Caine

2014    Duane & Kathy Enzminger