University of South Alabama, including USA Health, wins 11 Nappie awards

The University of South Alabama, including USA Health, received a total of 11 awards in the 2025 Nappie Awards, presented by Lagniappe, recognizing outstanding local people, places and organizations across the Gulf Coast.

The University of South Alabama was named Best Local College, and USA President Jo Bonner received the award for Best Local College President. USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) was recognized as Best Oncology Practice, while several USA Health physicians and providers were individually honored.

Other USA Health winners:

• Best Lung Doc: Philip Almalouf, M.D.
• Best Urologist: Christopher Keel, D.O.
• Best Surgical Oncologist: Harrison Howard, M.D.
• Best Pediatrician: Kelly Ison, M.D.
• Best Nurse Practitioner: Holley Collins, CRNP
• Best Plastic Surgeon – Breast: Ronald Brooks, M.D.
• Best Butts and Guts Doc: Mary Caitlin Marshall, M.D.
• Best Doc to Kick Cancer’s Ass: Daniel Cameron, M.D.

The Nappie Awards are voted on by the community and celebrate excellence across a wide range of categories, from healthcare to hospitality.

During the competition, Lagniappe readers nominated their favorite people, places, and things in more than 300 categories. Top nominees were named, and votes were cast in the final round to select the winners. Award recipients were honored during a ceremony on Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.