Walter R. Mitchell, Jr.

WALTER R. MITCHELL, JR. AWARD

Walter R. Mitchell, Jr. has been an instrumental member of the West Virginia Chapter of HFMA since 1963. Mr. Mitchell has served the Chapter in various capacities including the position of President twice in 1967-68 and 1978-79. Mr. Mitchell is currently retired and is a Chapter Life member.

In addition to being the recipient of the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver and the Muncie Gold Founder Merit Awards, Mr. Mitchell was awarded the Founders Merit of Honor for outstanding service to the Chapter, the community, and the healthcare industry in 1987.

To honor Mr. Mitchell for his many years of faithful and dedicated service to the West Virginia Chapter, the Walter R. Mitchell Jr. Award was developed in 1991. The Board of Directors will present the award to a Chapter member for the first time in 1991 that demonstrates the best "well rounded" member including their contribution to the Chapter, other professional organizations, their employer and community service.