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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

is proud to honor

KAREN AND PAUL DOLAN

as the recipients of the 12th 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


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