D CEO revealed its 2025 Excellence in Healthcare Award winners. The program recognizes outstanding healthcare executives, practitioners, organizations and other innovative industry leaders in the Dallas region. Attracting more than 100 nominations, D CEO selected winners and finalists in 18 categories.
Scottish Rite for Children pediatric orthopedic surgeon William Z. Morris, M.D., received the award for Outstanding Health System Practitioner. He was recognized for his exceptional expertise in complex hip disorders and for his deep commitment to each child’s individual journey. He is known for rare, unwavering accessibility — staying closely connected with families and making himself personally available throughout every step of care.
Scottish Rite for Children was also recognized with finalists in two categories. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Jaysson T. Brooks, M.D., was a finalist for the Achievement in Medical Research award, and Scottish Rite’s Movement Science Lab was a finalist in the Achievement in Provider Innovation category.
