HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced Thursday that Wes Hoyt, chief operating officer, has been awarded the American College of Healthcare Executive’s (ACHE) Senior Executive Regent’s Award.

Hoyt joined HRHS in 2016 following a distinguished 30-year career in the United States Army where he was involved in the management of military hospitals throughout the world. In a statement from ACHE, Hoyt was commended for the significant contributions he has made to the advancement of healthcare management excellence and for achieving a number of the organization’s goals.

“Wes is a valuable member of our team and in his relatively short time with Hutch Regional his accomplishments include overseeing construction of the hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit and leading the effort to open the Orthopedic Unit within the hospital,” HRHS President and Ceo Ken Johnson said.

Criteria included in the evaluation process are leadership ability, innovative and creative management, and executive capability in developing an organization. Other factors included in the evaluation are promoting growth and stature in the community, leadership in local, state, and health association activities, and participation in civic/community activities and projects along with participation in ACHE activities.

Hoyt has been a member of ACHE for 18 years and a fellow in the organization for more than 14 years.