
The South Jersey Health System is Among Such Honorees as Audible, Mastercard, and Sesame Workshop
Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system, has won nationwide recognition for its initiatives supporting social causes.
Not-for-profit Virtua has received a 2025 Greater Good Award in the category of Local Community Benefit, for its Champions of Humanity campaign. Other finalists and awardees include Audible, Mastercard, and Sesame Workshop, as well as Sensodyne and Feeding America.
Presented by a group of respected media and marketing firms, these awards “showcase the work being done around social causes, their impact and, ultimately, those working toward the greater good,” according to organizers.
“Champions of Humanity is a concept deeply rooted in the understanding that health goes beyond medical treatment, encompassing an individual’s entire life and environment,” said Virtua President and CEO Dennis W. Pullin. “It recognizes that every person has their own stories and aspirations, and that their well-being is profoundly influenced by their living conditions, opportunities, and challenges.”
Officially launched in March, Champions of Humanity has already exceeded expectations. Year-to-date, for instance, 85.6% of surveyed patients scored Virtua as a perfect 10 for being treated as a “unique individual”—an uptick from 2024.
“This year’s winners reflect how organizations are driving meaningful change by addressing critical gaps in opportunity, inclusivity and safety,” according to an announcement on Digiday.com. “Together, these initiatives highlight how companies can foster equity, prioritize well-being and build trust while making a lasting impact on communities.”
The Greater Good Awards are presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail, and WorkLife. Read more about the judges and their process here.
About Virtua Health
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health is an academic health system committed to helping the people of South Jersey be well, get well, and stay well by providing the complete spectrum of advanced, accessible, and trusted healthcare services. Virtua’s 15,000 colleagues provide tertiary care, including renowned cardiology and transplant programs, complemented by a community-based care portfolio. In addition to five hospitals, two satellite emergency departments, 42 ambulatory surgery centers, and more than 400 other locations, Virtua brings health services directly into communities through Hospital at Home, physical therapy and rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and its paramedic program.
Virtua has 3,000 affiliated doctors and other clinicians, and its specialties include cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health, orthopedics, advanced surgery, and maternity. Virtua is academically affiliated with Rowan University, leading research, innovation, and immersive education at the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University. Virtua is also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer care and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
As a not-for-profit health system, Virtua is committed to the well-being of the community and provides innovative outreach programs that address social challenges affecting health, most notably the “Eat Well” food access initiative, which includes the unparalleled Eat Well Mobile Grocery Store. Discover more at virtua.org.