Share your story GMHC seeks nominations for employee awards

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is expanding its employee recognition program. 

At GMHC extraordinary moments of care happen every day. A nurse offering comfort in the late hours, a physical therapist celebrating small victories with a patient, or a dietary staff member serving a favorite meal to brighten someone’s day. These stories matter—and now there’s a way to honor them. GMHC is inviting patients, families, and colleagues to share their stories by nominating staff for one of three recognitions:

ROSE AWARD

The ROSE Award celebrates healthcare professionals outside of nursing—physical therapists, CNAs, lab and imaging professionals, surgical technologists, social workers, respiratory therapists and more—whose care and expertise set them apart.

Due by Oct. 15, ROSE Award nominations honor healthcare team members outside of nursing for extraordinary and compassionate care. 

Non-nurse medical positions that qualify for a ROSE nomination include:

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• Medical Assistants (MAs / CMAs)

• Surgical Technologists

• Social Workers

• Radiology / Imaging Technologists (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography)

• Medical Laboratory Technologists

• Phlebotomists

• Physical Therapists (PTs)

• Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)

• Occupational Therapists (OTs)

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)

• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

• Respiratory Therapists (RTs)

• Pharmacy Technicians

• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) / Paramedics

Sunshine Award

The Sunshine Award recognizes non-medical staff—such as environmental services, dietary, maintenance, registration, or billing—whose dedication behind the scenes ensures patients and staff have a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Due by May 15, the following staff can be nominated for the Sunshine Award:

• Environmental Services (housekeeping, custodial staff)

• Maintenance / Facilities staff

• Dietary staff

• Registration / Admissions staff

• Scheduling coordinators

• Medical records / Health Information Management staff

• Billing & Coding staff

• Patient financial services staff

• Greeters

• Information Technology staff

• Human Resources staff

• Marketing & Communications staff

• Purchasing / Supply Chain / Materials Management staff

DAISY Award

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors nursing excellence, recognizing nurses who provide extraordinary, compassionate care and consistently go above and beyond. This is an opportunity for patients, families, and colleagues to acknowledge the meaningful difference nurses make every day. Whether through exceptional bedside care, outstanding kindness, or unwavering dedication, every nomination helps recognize the incredible work of GMHC nurses. Nominations for the DAISY award is due annually by March 15. 

How to Nominate

Forms are available to pick up at GMHC front desk, or nominate online for all three awards at www.guttenberghospital.org/patients-visitors/daisy-nomination. 

All nominations are carefully reviewed, and selected recipients will be honored in a special ceremony at GMHC, where they will receive recognition for their extraordinary work.

“Every staff member at GMHC has the potential to make a lasting impact. Nominations help shine a light on those everyday heroes whose actions reflect our mission of compassionate, patient-centered care,” said Timothy Ahlers, CEO.