Copic and the Colorado Medical Society (CMS) are proud to announce that William Wright, MD, MSPH, FAAFP, is the 2024 recipient of the Copic Humanitarian Award. Dr. Wright is a family medicine physician recognized for his dedication to physician peer support and commitment to the needs of others.

Dr. Wright has been dedicated to the Colorado medical community for more than 42 years. He joined the board of the Colorado Physician Health Program (CPHP) in 2014 to support the organization’s mission of promoting the health, wellbeing, and professional conduct of physicians and other health care professionals in Colorado. He has served in various leadership roles, including secretary, vice chair, and chair.

Dr. Wright has made significant contributions to physician health over the past decade as an advocate, mentor, educator and leader. He was instrumental in launching initiatives to improve mental health and wellness within the medical community, including creating the Doc2Doc Wellbeing Consulting Program in partnership with CMS. This program offers immediate support to health care professionals facing burnout, stress and other challenges. 

Dr. Wright’s leadership has also helped CPHP navigate a rapidly changing health care landscape, the pandemic, and other challenges. Through it all, he offered perspective, sound advice and compassionate support. 

Beyond his commitment to physician health, Dr. Wright volunteers his time and expertise to numerous organizations. He has served as a board member for the Colorado Medical Board, Colorado Institute for Value in Healthcare, and The Colorado Trust. These organizations have benefited from Dr. Wright’s passion and his extensive experience in regulatory affairs, leadership, management and medical philanthropy.

Through Copic’s generous award, the Humanitarian Award winner can designate a $10,000 donation a health care-related nonprofit organization within their community. Dr. Wright has designated CPHP as that recipient.