
Grant Memorial Hospital proudly announced Dr. Benjamin Leslie as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Makani Provider Excellence Award. The award recognizes a physician or advanced practice provider who exemplifies the highest standards of quality, compassion, teamwork, and leadership. Established last year, the award was first presented to inaugural recipient Dr. Dewey Bensenhaver and was created to celebrate providers who embody the hospital’s mission—delivering patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The selection criteria emphasize excellence in quality of care, the ability to unite teams, a consistently positive attitude, strong leadership, meaningful impact on patients and staff, effective teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
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