Eloise Broner Named as Finalist in 6th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 13

DAYTON, OHIO, November 9, 2009 – Eloise Broner. Chief Operating Officer for Good Samaritan Hospital, has been named a Finalist in the Best Executive – Non-Profit (More Than 100 Employees) category in the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run – worldwide.  The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards.

More than 1,100 entries were submitted this year for consideration in 54 categories, including Best Executive, Best Entrepreneur, and Best Community Involvement Program.  Broner is a Finalist in the Best Executive – Non-Profit (More Than 100 Employees) category.

In her 18-year career as an administrator, first at Miami Valley Hospital and now at Good Samaritan Hospital, Eloise has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to fulfill the hospitals’ commitment to deliver the high quality care to patients throughout the Dayton region.

“This is well-deserved recognition for Eloise, who has played an important role in the continued success of Good Samaritan Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital and Premier Health Partners,” said Mark Shaker, President and CEO, Good Samaritan Hospital.  “We join the Stevie Awards in appreciating her contributions to the delivery of high quality healthcare throughout this region and her commitment to innovative, strategic thinking.”