is proud to announce
DR. TOMISLAV MIHALJEVIC
as the recipient of the 13th Annual Maltz Heritage Award for being a force of positive change in the community
Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic will be presented with the 13th Annual Maltz Heritage Award on May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art, honoring his exceptional leadership, vision, compassion, and global leadership in healthcare for everyone throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Founded with the mission to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people, the Maltz Museum presents exhibitions and programs that explore diverse stories around identity, culture, and connection. The Maltz Heritage Award is the Museum’s largest fundraising event of the year, enabling us to continue offering robust programming year round.

Dr. tomislav mihaljevic
Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic serves as the CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic, where he leads a globally integrated healthcare system dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation. As the inaugural holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair, he oversees a sprawling network of facilities that spans from the main campus in Cleveland to locations worldwide. His leadership is defined by a steadfast commitment to making the Clinic the best place for care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare.
Before ascending to his current role, Dr. Mihaljevic established a reputation as a world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon, having performed nearly 3,000 life-saving operations. He previously served as the CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he successfully managed the facility's opening and cemented its international standing in patient experience and research. His transition from a highly skilled surgeon to a global executive reflects a career-long dedication to the mission of caring for life and educating those who serve.
A native of Croatia and a proud U.S. citizen, Dr. Mihaljevic’s journey in medicine began with rigorous training in Zurich, Switzerland, followed by a historic residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He made history as the first foreign medical graduate accepted as an intern at that institution and later held a prestigious academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. Since joining the Cleveland Clinic in 2004, he has contributed extensively to medical literature, authoring or co-authoring over 140 peer-reviewed articles.
Beyond his clinical and administrative achievements, Dr. Mihaljevic is recognized for his profound sense of civic responsibility and his focus on health equity. He has championed critical public health initiatives within the Greater Cleveland community, specifically addressing urgent issues such as maternal health and local lead poisoning. His visionary leadership ensures that the benefits of advanced science are accessible to all, reflecting the core values of inclusion and humanity.
The Maltz Museum is proud to honor Dr. Mihaljevic with the 2026 Maltz Heritage Award for his transformative impact on both regional and global health. His dedication to an inclusive future and his unwavering compassion embody the very principles this award seeks to celebrate. By elevating the standards of medical care and community well-being, he continues to inspire a healthier, more equitable world for everyone.
Past award recipients include: Karen and Paul Dolan (2025), Joanie and Tom Adler (2024), Stewart Kohl and The Riverside Company (2023), Dee and Jimmy Haslam (2022), Carole F. Hoover and Vanessa L. Whiting (2021), Richard K. Smucker and The J.M. Smucker Company (2020), Beth E. Mooney (2019), Christopher Connor (2018), Audrey and Albert Ratner (2017), Barbara Snyder (2016), Milt and Tamar Maltz (2015), Sandy Cutler (2014), and Toby Cosgrove (2013)
Thank you to our Donors

Aaron Petersal
Executive Director,
Maltz Museum
Our sincere appreciation to the many donors who support the Maltz Museum’s commitment to building bridges of tolerance and understanding in our community
Thank you to our 2026 Maltz Heritage Award Tribute Committee Co-Chairs, Honorary Chairs, Host Committee, and Maltz Museum Board of Trustees
Tribute Committee Co-Chairs
Stewart Kohl, Beth Mooney and Larry Pollock.
Honorary Chairs
Sarah & Alexander Cutler, Karen & Paul Dolan, Rochelle & Harley Gross,
Carole Hoover*, Stewart A. Kohl*, Tamar & Milton Maltz*, Beth Mooney*, Audrey &
Albert* Ratner
* denotes planning committee. Current as of February 16, 2026
Host Committee
Warren Anderson, Mitchell Balk, Dr. Michael Baston, Kip Bollin, Amy Brady, Reneé* &
Kerry Chelm, Jill & Paul Clark, Margot James Copeland, Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis*,
Greg Cowan*, Julie & Jeff Cristal, Grant Dinner*, William M. Elliott, Jr., Michael Ellis,
Randy Fine, Tosin Goje, MD, Cathy & Larry Goldberg, Jennifer & Jordan Goldberg,
James Gomez*, Christopher Gorman, Dr. William Griswold, Cari & Gary Gross,
Lawrence Hatch, Rebecca & J. David Heller, Tony Helton, Andrea Hogben, Lara
Kalafitis*, Dr. Eric W. Kaler, Steve Karklin, David King, Ed.D, Sue Krantz*, Nancy &
Keith* Libman, Gail & Kenneth B. Liffman*, John Paul Lucci, Richard Marabito, Ronna &
Darrell* McNair, Elaine & Beno Michel, MD, Alan R. Miciak, Ph.D., Amy &
Marc Morgenstern, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. and Edwina Moss, Amy & Larrie Nadler,
Lawrence E. Oscar, Patrick M. Pastore, Kim Meisel Pesses & Paul Pesses, Richard
W. Pogue, Julia & Larry* Pollock, Susie & James Ratner*, Mindy & Bob Rich, Barbara &
Alan Rosskamm, Kyla & Mitchell Schneider, Shannon Schur*, Sharon Sobol Jordan,
Ellen & Joe Thomas, Susan & Dean* Trilling, Dan & Molly Walsh, Neil Waxman & Pam
Tobey, Terri & Ron Weinberg, Tony White, Anne Marie & Renny Wolfson, Margaret W.
Wong, Sandy & Tim Wuliger, Dan* & Ellen Zelman, Brooke & Adam Zelwin, Lewis
Zipkin
* denotes planning committee. Current as of February 16, 2026
Maltz Museum Board of Trustees
Reneé Chelm, Chair
Milton Maltz, Chair Emeritus
Tamar Maltz, President
Keith Libman, Vice President
James Gomez, Treasurer
Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis, Secretary
Grant Dinner, Immediate Past Board Chair
Gina Cheverine
Joe Cimperman
Lois Goodman
David Katz
Kerry Kertesz
Susan Krantz
Kenneth Liffman
Darrell McNair
Kim Meisel Pesses
Larry Pollock
Albert Ratner
James Ratner
Erica Starrfield
Felton Thomas, Jr
Allison Wuliger
Daniel Zelman
Adam Zelwin
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., Trustee Emeritus
Adele Silver, Honorary Trustee
Ex Officio
Gail Greenberg,
Friends of the Maltz Museum
Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk,
Congregation Mishkan Or
Erika Rudin-Luria,
Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Aaron Petersal,
Maltz Museum
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor Investment: $50,000
Benefits include:
Name as part of event name…. Presented by XXX
Logo/Name in prime location on electronic event invitation
Logo/Name on Maltz Museum website with link to company site
Full page, color ad in Electronic Event Program Book (choice of location). Electronic Program will scroll at the event and be distributed electronically to email database
Logo/Name on event signage and table signage
Logo/Name in post-event ad in the Cleveland Jewish News
Name in all press/marketing materials
Complimentary Corporate Membership to the Museum for one year*
Three tables of up to ten guests
Platinum Sponsor Investment: $25,000
Benefits include:
Logo/Name on event invitation
Logo/Name on Maltz Museum website with link to company site
Name in all press/marketing materials
Full page, color ad in Electronic Event Program Book (input on location). Electronic Program will scroll at the event and be distributed electronically to email database
Logo/Name on event signage
Logo/Name in post-event ad in the Cleveland Jewish News
Complimentary Corporate Membership to the Museum for one year*
Two tables of up to ten guests
Gold Sponsor Investment: $10,000
Benefits include:
Prime positioning as key event partner
Logo/Name on event invitation
Name on Maltz Museum website
Name in all press/marketing materials
Half page, color ad in Electronic Event Program Book. Electronic Program will scroll at the event and be distributed electronically to email database
Logo/Name on event signage
Logo/Name in post-event ad in the Cleveland Jewish News
Complimentary Corporate Membership to the Museum for one year*
One table of up to ten guests
Silver Sponsor Investment: $5,000
Benefits include:
Name on event invitation
Name on Maltz Museum website
Name in select press/marketing materials
Quarter page, color ad in Electronic Event Program Book. Electronic Program will scroll at the event and be distributed electronically to email database
Name on event signage
Name in post-event ad in the Cleveland Jewish News
One Advocate Level Membership to the Museum for one year
One table of up to eight guests
Bronze Sponsor Investment: $2,500
Benefits include:
Name on event invitation
Name on Maltz Museum website
Name listing in Electronic Event Program Book. Electronic Program will scroll at the event and be distributed electronically to email database
One Advocate Level Membership to the Museum for one year
One table of up to eight guests
*CORPORATE MEMBER BENEFITS:
FREE admission for employees
Discounts on program tickets for employees
Discounts on Museum Store purchases for employees
Invitations to Special Exhibition openings and Members-Only events
15 guest passes to be used as you choose by clients, out-of-town guests, employee families (Guest pass value, can be waived to increase tax-deductibility of contribution)
One annual waiver of the facility rental fee (up to $2,500 value), additional administrative and security fees may apply.
For all inquiries, contact Dayan Gross, Development Director, Maltz Museum at dgross@mmjh.org or 216-593-0570.
The Maltz Museum is supported by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, and Jewish Federation of Cleveland


