We are now accepting nominations for the Webster Sewell, M.D. Access to Care Award for 2026. Applications/nominations are open now through March 15, 2026, at 12 PM.

The Webster Sewell, M.D. Access to Care Award is awarded annually to honor individuals or organizations that are committed to providing greater access to health care for the people of the National Capital Region. This is the cause to which Dr. Webster Sewell was dedicated his entire professional medical career. The award is accompanied by a $500 donation to further the mission or initiatives of the recipient.

Award Details

• Consideration for the award will be given to individual(s) or organization(s), either nonprofit or for-profit, with an ongoing mission to provide greater access to care and/or which have proven programs and initiatives which enhanced access to health care within our communities within the last few years.
• Individuals and/or organizations applying or being nominated for consideration must have served residents and/or have a connection to Montgomery County, however are not required to be based in Montgomery County, Maryland.
• Consideration will be given to all individuals and organizations (not only health care organizations) which have a demonstrated track record of enhancing access to health care.
• A completed application-nomination form is required for consideration.
• Applications/nominations may be submitted by the individual(s) or organizations themselves or submitted by others on their behalf.
• One award will be given annually. A $500 donation will accompany the award to further the mission or initiatives to enhance access to healthcare.
• To be considered, completed forms and supporting materials must be submitted by the deadline of March 15, 2026.
• Notification of the award will be given no later than April 15, 2026. It is anticipated that the award will be presented at an in-person meeting in early May 2026.

Questions? Contact Susan D'Antoni at 301-921-4300 or sdantoni@montgomerymedicine.org.