2026 RemarkaBall
The Foundation’s Fifth Annual RemarkaBall presented by Spain Commercial, Inc. was held on March 13. Hosted by Kristen Witt, Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer and Frankye Myers, Chief Nurse Executive, it was an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, fine dining and meaningful connections.
Guests enjoyed valet services courtesy of NECC and joined the VIP Reception thanks to City Center at Oyster Point | Murphy Family Charitable Trust where they enjoyed the sounds of Lilly Loves Jazz, Riverside colleagues and welcome music sponsor.
The Foundation honored our Citizen of the Year, Alan Witt our Provider of the Year, Dr. David Jones and had a special celebration for The Campaign for Riverside Smithfield Hospital.
Thank you to our Spring Blooms Sponsors, Michael’s Janitorial as well as Centerstage Sponsors, COX Business – who helped us add special touches to our dinner and program.
Alan Witt
2025 Citizen of the Year
Riverside Foundation is proud to recognize a leader whose lifelong commitment to service has shaped our region and strengthened our future. We are honored to name Alan Witt as our 2025 Citizen of the Year.
David F. Jones, M.D.
2025 Provider of the Year
This year Riverside Foundation proudly recognizes a physician whose leadership, compassion and commitment to community care have shaped the lives of countless patients and families. We are honored to name David Fitzgerald Jones, M.D. as our 2025 Provider of the Year.
Read more about our honorees here.
RemarkaBall After Dark
Riverside’s own DJ Minnick, Nathaniel Minnick, D.O., Emergency Medicine Provider and Emergency Residency Leader was our DJ!
Special Thanks and Event Photos
See the event photo album here.
Please note this Google Photos album will not open on a Riverside Network.
Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Spain Commercial, Inc.
RED CARPET
TowneBank
GIFT IN GRATITUDE
Lockwood's Carpets & Contracting
VALET
NECC
HOSPITALITY
City Center at Oyster Point
Murphy Family Charitable Trust
CENTER STAGE
COX Business
ENCORE
Warwick Mechanical Group
ENTERTAINMENT
Masters Mechanical Corporation
SPRING BLOOMS
Michael's Janitorial
REMARKABLE PARTNERS
W.M. Jordan Company
New Day Office
Byrne Canaan Law
AFAV
Whiting-Turner
HDR
PB Mares
Brasfield & Gorrie
Aon
Credit Control Corporation
Kaufman & Canoles
Moran Reeves Conn
Abbitt Realty Company
Celebrating The Campaign for Riverside Smithfield Hospital
On January 6, Riverside Health proudly opened Riverside Smithfield Hospital forever changing the landscape of care for the people of Isle of Wight, Surry and Smithfield. This hospital – decades in the making – is here because so many people believed in Riverside Health and said yes.
On January 30, surrounded by 280 of the Foundation’s closest friends – donors, corporate partners and new Riverside Smithfield Hospital team members – the Foundation proudly announced The Campaign For Riverside Smithfield Hospital.
Every gift received throughout The Campaign for Riverside Smithfield Hospital is important. It is a statement in Riverside’s belief that no one should have to travel for world-class care. Private philanthropic funding goes a long way- especially in medically underserved communities like this one. It allows Riverside to respond to the patient directly in front of us, meeting urgent needs with compassion and flexibility.
Your Partnership Makes the Difference
Riverside Smithfield Hospital exists because of partnership between health care providers, community leaders and generous supporters who believe everyone deserves access to high-quality care. By supporting The Campaign for Riverside Smithfield Hospital, you are investing in the health and well-being of our neighbors today, while shaping the future of care for generations to come. Together, we can ensure the promise of this hospital endures.
