DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Flowers Hospital Vice President of Business Development Jeff Brannon has received the Alabama Hospital Association’s Gold Medal of Excellence, the organization’s highest honor.
The award was presented during the Alabama Hospital Association’s Annual Meeting on June 5, 2026. The Gold Medal of Excellence recognizes individuals whose leadership, service and contributions have made a lasting impact on healthcare across Alabama.
According to the Alabama Hospital Association, its Board of Trustees selected Brannon for the honor in recognition of his leadership, advocacy and lifelong commitment to advancing healthcare in the state.
Brannon’s healthcare career spans more than 35 years. He began his career as an orderly before becoming a cardiovascular intensive care nurse and later serving in executive leadership roles at hospitals across Alabama. His leadership positions have included serving as chief executive officer of Flowers Hospital, Medical Center Enterprise, Monroe County Hospital and Wiregrass Medical Center.
For more than 20 years, Brannon has also served the Alabama Hospital Association in several leadership roles, including multiple terms on the Board of Trustees, Board Chair, Alabama Delegate to the American Hospital Association, Chair of the Association’s Workforce Task Force and Chair of HOSPAC. The association said he also helped lead workforce initiatives that expanded opportunities for healthcare professionals and strengthened Alabama’s hospital workforce pipeline.
“Many healthcare leaders make an impact within their own organizations. Jeff’s impact extends across an entire state,” said Danne Howard, President and CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association. “For more than 20 years, he has been a trusted leader, tireless advocate and mentor whose work has strengthened hospitals, expanded workforce opportunities and improved healthcare for communities throughout Alabama. He has never sought recognition, but he has earned the respect of everyone who has had the privilege to work alongside him.”
Howard added, “The Gold Medal of Excellence recognizes individuals whose contributions leave a lasting mark on healthcare in Alabama. Jeff Brannon’s leadership, integrity and commitment to serving others make him exceptionally deserving of this honor.”
