Karen Carruthers – 2025 Tom Schonberg Leadership Award

Meet Karen Carruthers, recipient of the 2025 Tom Schonberg Leadership Award.

This award is named after out late CEO, Tom Schonberg. Tom was a remarkable person who truly cared about this hospital and this team. He has had as lasting imprint on this organization. This award is presented each year to a QCH leader who makes a positive and lasting contribution to our culture by modeling the way; relating to others in a humble, authentic manner; developing and bringing out the best in people; and actively pursuing the continuous improvement of QCH and the broader healthcare system.

Karen has been a mentor to countless leaders at all levels of our organization, from frontline staff to senior leaders.  We cannot image QCH without her – her leadership will be in the threads of the organization for years to come. 

She represents what it means to lead with purpose, vision, and compassion. She is a true change-maker with a 40-year QCH legacy. 

Congratulations, Karen Carruthers!