Foundation’s Annual Awards Honor Outstanding Dedication to MCV Campus

On June 10, the MCV Foundation honored four people who have expanded medical research, improved patients’ lives and advanced health care for all through their unwavering commitment to VCU Health.  

“This year we had a very large and strong group of nominees for each of the awards,” said Darius Johnson, chair of the MCV Foundation Board of Trustees. “Each honored individual stood out for exemplary reasons in a field full of excellent nominations.” 

This year’s recipients include a talented physician who keeps the community at heart, and one whose influence and institutional knowledge span decades on the MCV Campus. One is inspiring philanthropic gifts after 50 years of friendship, while another’s expertise and generosity have guided the foundation through many years of critical transition and growth. 

The 2024 MCV Foundation Awards 
Read more about each honoree and watch a video tribute at the links below. 

• MICHAEL B. DOWDY AWARD: John Cabot Ishon, community volunteer 
• W. ROBERT IRBY, M.D., AWARD: W. Gregory “Greg” Hundley, M.D. 
• JEROME F. STRAUSS III AWARD: Ralph R. “Ron” Clark, M.D. 
• DR. EUGENE P. TRANI AWARD: J. William Gray Jr., J.D.  

“We’re so fortunate to be able to celebrate these four individuals for their outstanding contributions,” said Margaret Ann Bollmeier, president and CEO of the MCV Foundation. “It is hard to imagine the MCV Campus without their impact.”  

Support for the MCV Campus, whether through a lifetime or a one-time contribution, makes a real impact on saving and improving lives. If you are interested making your own impact on the lives of patients, researchers and students on the MCV Campus, learn more about giving to VCU Health.