2026 Honorees
The 2026 Inova Honoree is Win Sheridan, whose steadfast commitment to Inova Health has touched every facet of our system. Win, co‑founder of APEX Systems, exemplifies the vision, leadership and generosity celebrated by Inova Honors. His commitment to Inova is rooted in both personal experience and a deeply held belief in the power of world‑class healthcare close to home.
Inspired by the forward-thinking leadership of Inova President and CEO Dr. J. Stephen Jones, Win is dedicated to ensuring that Inova retains its place as the leading health system in Northern Virginia. Win knows that – at some point – we all need good care, and when that moment comes, nothing matters more than knowing that the very best care is available. His philanthropy reflects his conviction that an investment in Inova is an investment in the health, dignity, and future of the entire community.
Win believes deeply that philanthropic dollars should advance innovation, improve outcomes, and strengthen an organization’s ability to serve. Inspired by Inova’s leadership and vision, he has consistently expressed confidence in Inova’s commitment to compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and the thoughtful integration of technology and biotechnology to advance patient care.
In recognition of both his vision and generosity, Win has made transformative investments to strengthen Inova’s capacity to deliver exceptional care. Win’s gift to endow the Director of the Molecular Tumor Board at Inova Schar Cancer Institute ensures sustained leadership in cancer innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration – a top-notch resource for patients today and in the future. In addition, his planned gift commitment to Inova’s Greatest Needs fund reflects extraordinary trust in Inova’s leadership and a long-term belief in its ability to respond nimbly to the most urgent and emerging needs of the community.
Win Sheridan exemplifies what it means to give with purpose, clarity, and heart, and his philanthropy has helped ensure Inova remains the premier destination for healthcare in DC and Northern Virginia.
Celebrating a tradition of excellence
2025
The Mathers
2024
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular
Dwight Schar
2023
Inova’s Emergency Medicine Team
Tanveer Gaibi, MD, MBA
Division Chief, Emergency Medicine
2023
Inova’s Trauma Team
Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE
Division Chief, Trauma and Acute Care
2022
Inova’s Behavioral Health Services Team
Alquietta L. Brown, PhD, MSHA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
2022
Inova’s Behavioral Health Services Team
Karyn Flannagan, PsyD
2022
Inova’s Behavioral Health Services Team
Linda J. Lang, MD
2021
Patient Financial Assistance
Ms. Debra Brooks
2021
Inova Cares Clinics
Ms. Karen Berube
2020
Inova Frontline Heroes
Inova Health System
2019
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute
The 2019 Inova Stars
2019
Inova Child Life
2019 Inova Stars
2019
Inova Nurses
The 2019 Inova Stars
2018
Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST
Executive Director, Life with Cancer and Patient Experience; Associate Director, Psychosocial Programs
2018
Martin Brown, MD, FACEP
Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine
2018
Fairfax Neonatal Associates
Staff
2018
Shashank Desai, MD
Medical Director, Inova Heart Failure/Transplant Program
2017
Inova Kellar School
Staff
2017
James Thompson, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
2017
Craig Cheifetz, MD, FACP
Medical Director, Inova VIP 360º Program
2017
Ashish Chawla, MD
Medical Director of Radiation Oncology
2016
Everett “Rett” Embrey, MD
Chair of Emergency Services
2016
Alfred N. Khoury, MD
Vice Chair of Obstetrics and Maternal/Fetal Medicine Director
2016
Holly Senn
Child Life Specialist
2016
Women in Need Fund in Memory of Caryl Byrnes
Honoring Caryl Byrnes, Ruchi Garg MD, and Christine Bloom
