GBMA Future of Healthcare Awards Dinner on July 22, 2026 at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course

Joiin us as the Greater Bridgeport Medical Association honors outstanding physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals under the age of 40 who are making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

2026 Future of Healthcare Award Honorees

Physicians

  • Rohan Bhojwani, MD — Healing Pulse Medical (Internal Medicine)
  • Christine Liaw, MD — Hartford HealthCare (Urology)
  • Sean Butler, MD, FAAP — Pediatric Healthcare Associates (Pediatrics)
  • Andrew Smith, MD, PhD — Connecticut Vascular Surgical Associates (Vascular Surgery)

Physician Assistant

  • Elizabeth Songer, PA — Yale New Haven Health

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

  • Shannon Cardoza, APRN — Hartford HealthCare
  • Michael DeMasi, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN — Sage Healthcare

Registered Nurse

  • Labriah Johnson, RN — New Milford Hospital

Dental Hygienist

  • Haydees Valencia, RDH — Southwest Community Health Center

Community Health Worker

  • Angie Rendon — Community Health Worker/Parent Ambassador, Bridgeport Prospers • Cradle to Career, United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut

 

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Reception: 5:30 PM, Dinner & Awards Ceremony: 6:30 PM

Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, 2930 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825

The Future of Healthcare Awards recognize emerging leaders from throughout the Greater Bridgeport region, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, dental professionals, community health workers, and other healthcare professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare. The event is open to the public.

Individual Ticket: $60 Patron Ticket: $100 (includes recognition in the program book)

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Sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more, please contact staff@fcma.org.

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Dennis J. Williams, M.D.

"The Greater Bridgeport Medical Association (GBMA) has been bringing the physicians of the greater Bridgeport area together for a better community for more that 150 years. As president of the GBMA, I encourage you to peruse this website and support the organization."  - Dennis J. 'Dan' Williams, MD