Women of Excellence

Dr. Joyce deJong WOE Award

2026 Women of Excellence Award

The 2026 11th Annual Women of Excellence Award was presented to Joyce deJong, DO at a hors d'oeuvres and wine reception on Saturday of the Spring Conference.

The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA Women of Excellence Committee, to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine.

OWL (Osteopathic Women Leaders) Institute

The purpose of the institute is to engage female osteopathic physicians and provide them with the tools they need to foster both a positive and successful professional and personal life. The institute provides online and live CME, leadership training and resources, as well as mentorship.

Mission: Advancing women’s professional representation through engagement, leadership, and mentorship by providing opportunities for personal growth, wellness, education, and collaboration. 
Vision: To inspire women members to become leaders, address challenges specific to women, and encourage their engagement within the Michigan Osteopathic Association.

For more information about the OWL Institute, please contact Emily Hurst, DO at [email protected] or Rachel Young, DO at [email protected].

WOE/ OWL Brochure

Past Women of Excellence Award Recipients

Past Award Recipients:

2025: Terrie E. Taylor, DO

2024: Annette LaCasse, DO

2023: Barbara Ross-Lee, DO

2022: Mary G. Goldman, DO

2021: Mary Jo Voelpel, DO, FACOI, FACNM

2020: Kari Hortos, DO

2019: Kathleen Rollinger, DO

2018: Myral Robbins, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP

2017: Carol Monson, DO

2016: Dorothy Carnegie, DO