Llewelyn Memorial Award

About Timothy S. Llewelyn, MD

Timothy S. Llewelyn, MD, was a long-time member of the CCME Board of Directors, practiced internal medicine for 30 years, and resided in Spartanburg. Dr. Llewelyn passed away in 2014, and will be long remembered for his commitment to enhancing patient care in South Carolina.

Dr. Llewelyn was well-known for his outstanding patient care, his integrity and compassion, and his leadership in the health care community. He began his career working in public health for the US Army and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Dr. Llewelyn was named the 2009 D.C. Hull Physician of the Year by the Spartanburg County Medical Society, in appreciation of his many years of service to the society. He also served the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center as chief of staff and was a founding member of the St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic, the first free medical clinic in Spartanburg County.

Timothy S. Llewelyn, MD, Memorial Award

Established in 2015, the Llewelyn Memorial Award honors the life and memory of one of South Carolina’s prominent physicians and long-time member of CCME’s Board of Directors, Timothy S. Llewelyn, MD, for his outstanding patient care, his integrity and compassion, and his leadership in the health care community.

Llewelyn Award

What does the recipient win?

A plaque and $2,500 donation to the award recipient’s charity of choice will be awarded to a South Carolina physician in recognition of significant contributions to the practice of medicine and outstanding patient care. The award will be presented at the Southern Medical Association meeting later this year.

Who is eligible?

Any physician residing and practicing in South Carolina who exemplifies excellence in medicine and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care is eligible for nomination.

How are winners selected?

A selection panel of the CCME Board of Directors reviews the nominations and selects a winner to be announced in August.

How do I nominate someone? Deadline?

To nominate a deserving physician, please complete and submit the following nomination form by Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Llewelyn Memorial Award Nomination Form

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Past Winners

Past Llewelyn Memorial Award winners include:

2022: Dr. Ada D. Stewart
2021: Jane M. Charles, MD
2020: Richard P. Foster, MD
2019: Charles McElmurray, MD
2018: Gerald A. Wilson, MD
2017: Anil Yallapragada, MD
2016: Christopher Oxendine, MD
2015: Hunter Earl Woodall, MD, FAAHPM