AHRMM Names 2001 George R. Gossett Leadership Award Winner

CHICAGO, August 16, 2001 - The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) announced that Dale Montgomery of Hays Medical Center is the recipient of the 2001 George R. Gossett Leadership Award, the association's highest honor. The announcement was made at the organization's 39th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.

Named in honor of the association's first president, the award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and made exceptional contributions in the healthcare resource and materials management field. The award criteria emphasizes the individual's leadership role in advancing the role of resource and materials management and increasing its visibility in healthcare, their professional contributions and support of AHRMM's activities.

As a distinguished leader and advocate, Montgomery has demonstrated the leadership qualities that the George R. Gossett Leadership Award signifies. He entered the materials management profession 28 years ago, beginning as the purchasing director at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He is now the hospital's vice president of support services. In 1996, Montgomery received Hays' first Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award in recognition of his excellent work and dedication to healthcare in the region. This is the highest honor a Hays Medical Center employee can receive. Montgomery is also active in organizations such as Project Perfect World Foundation and Special Olympics.

Montgomery served as AHRMM's president in 1998, a regional representative on the organization's national board of directors, and a leader in his state chapter. He has chaired the association's annual educational fundraiser for over 15 years and acts as a mentor to ensure the success of future leaders in his profession.

About AHRMM
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management is the leading national association for executives in the healthcare resource and materials management profession. A personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, the Association serves more than 2,900 active members. Founded in 1962, AHRMM prepares its members to contribute to the field and advance the profession through networking, education, recognition, and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.ahrmm.org.