Recognition Programs
Learn more about St. Mary’s recognition programs below.
St. Mary’s was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton in 1923 and opened in October of 1924. Since that time, the hospital’s staff, physicians and volunteers have proudly carried on the legacy of providing care with dignity, compassion and respect – the hallmarks of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
The Mission Legacy Award was created to recognize those who have contributed in an exceptional manner to the health care ministry of the Sisters, St. Mary’s General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health System and/or St. Joseph’s Resource Development System.
Nominations are accepted internally and from members of the community. Nominees can include current and former staff, physicians and volunteers and board of trustee members. Posthumous nominations are also accepted. Nominations, which are accepted every year until the end of January, are considered by a selection committee with an awards presentation held in June. Recipients names and biographies are displayed on a wall in the hospital’s main lobby.
If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please email info@smgh.ca.
Past Recipients:
Year | Recipients |
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2007 | Bruce Antonello Marie Askin Dr. Earle Brown* Phyllis Kehl * William Motz* Jessie Reidel Sr. Paula Schnurr, C.S.J.* Dr. John (Jack) Sehl Dr. Clayton Sellers* Sr. Caroline Strauss, C.S.J. Frank Voisin Anne Wein Father Zinger* |
2008 | Jim Beingessner Wayne Coughlin Theresa Franks David Graham Madeleine Haller Sr. Bonaventure Halloran, C.S.J.* Jackie Hayes Col. Hugh Heasley* Dorothy Jardin Dianne Lalonde Dr. Louis Lang* Sr. Joan McLoughlin, C.S.J. Rita Mroz Jim Robertson Dr. Donna Ward |
2009 | Sr. Clotilde Dales, C.S.J. * Anne Hepditch Sr. Rose Gabriel, C.S.J. Rev. Edward (Rip) Kirby* Dr. Brian Kelly Vera Millar Lloyd Wright |
2010 | Dr. D. J. Cameron* Dr. Vincent Corrigan* Rebecca Jesso Dr. Douglas Letson Sister Roberta McKenna* Jan Merli Dr. Claus Rinne Brian Ruby Kay Schmidt* |
2011 | Mrs. Barbara Case Sister Patricia Hagan * Mr. Hartman Krug Dr. Charles R. McCarville * Mrs. Esther Strub Sr. St. Thomas Warren * Vivian Zochowski |
2012 | Dr. W.J. Armstrong * Mr. Allan Beaupre Sister Gabriel Buckley * Mr. David Copeland Ms. Brenda Hoyt Mr. Gordon Mackay * Mr. Rick Schmitz |
2013 | Elaine Baldwin Connie Bender Louise Garton Fred Kirvan Katherine Lang* Dr. Yves Leclerc Marilyn Pillon |
2014 | The Lackner Family Theresa Monaghan Walter McGibbon* Sister Xavier Reding* Vincent and Anne Scherer* Faye Scott Colleen Semple Bessie Witt* |
2015 | Rob Donelson Donna Goss Janis Heuchert Rose Lorentz Thomas McCauley Bob Robbins Dr. Richard Upenieks |
2016 | Terry Boshart Dr. Nicole Didyk Dianne Moser Martha Stauch Patricia Wright |
2017 | Cathy Brothers Dr. Brian Fielder Christiane Kahlen Dora Lamers Mary Ann McKlusky Clara Schmidt |
2018 | Gerald LeMoine Lois Millar Maxine Neller Dr. Mike Sehl Leslie Waitson Rob Way |
2019 | Rosemary Corriveau Norma Davis Christine Henhoeffer Deb Kind Kay Warner |
*indicates posthumous award
The Reverend Rip Kirby Award of Excellence was established in 1995 to recognize the late Reverend Rip Kirby and St. Mary’s employees who demonstrate a commitment to the mission, values and to excellence.
Reverend Rip Kirby served as St. Mary’s Director of Pastoral Care from January 1985 until his sudden death on April 30, 1995. He was a visionary leader whose wise, warm, generous and caring attitude earned him the respect of patients, staff, families and physicians. Through his work he demonstrated his commitment to St. Mary’s mission, values and to the pursuit of excellence.
Do you know someone that demonstrates the Mission & Values of St. Mary’s? Nominations for this award are accepted each month. Any employee, visitor, patient, volunteer or physician can nominate a St. Mary’s employee for this award.
If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please email info@smgh.ca.
Recent Winners
Year | Name | Position/Department |
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2018 | Stacey Gallo | Nuclear Medicine Technology |
2018 | Colleen Machado | Lab Tech |
2018 | Lori Schmitz | Clinical Aid, 500 Medicine |
2017 | Katherine Lessard | Nurse Practitioner, ED |
2017 | Gerald LeMoine | Manager, Engineering & Housekeeping |
2017 | Suzanne Oleski | RN, Cath Lab |
2017 | Marion Dunnington | RPN, 700 Medicine |
2017 | Lisa Pell | Program Manager, ED |
2017 | Charleene Fros | RN, Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICC) Coordinator |
2017 | Leanne Kuntz | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
2017 | Edin Barucija | Lead Hand, Environmental Services |
2016 | Alisa Peneghel | RN, Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICC) Coordinator |
2016 | Rose Anderson | RN, Emergency Department |
2016 | Sharon Rozema | Clinical Aide, 700 |
2016 | Debbie Kind, RN, MSICU/CCU | |
2016 | Angela Moon | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
2016 | Rukhsana Popat | Registration Clerk |
The Lackner Award for Medical Excellence was created to commemorate, recognize and honour the eighty years of service to the St. Mary’s Mission & Vision by Dr. Harry Lackner, his son Dr. Allister Lackner and grandson Dr. John Lackner.
Who is eligible? The award will be presented to a physician who demonstrates excellence in patient care, innovation, compassion for the individual, and a commitment to the Mission of St. Mary’s and the values of the St. Joseph’s Health System.
Who can nominate? Any physician credentialed with St. Mary’s is eligible for nomination. A member of the Medical Staff, a member of the St. Mary’s General Hospital staff, a St. Mary’s volunteer, or any member of the general public may nominate a physician for this award. All nominations will remain confidential. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please email info@smgh.ca.
How is the recipient selected? Nominations will be considered and approved by the Nominating Committee. The committee will choose one award winner amongst all nominations. Those nominations that are not chosen will not be carried over to subsequent years.
PAST RECIPIENTS
Year | Recipient |
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2005 | Dr. David Waldbillig |
2006 | Dr. Cassim Moola |
2007 | Dr. Stuart Smith |
2008 | Dr. Jonathan Langridge |
2009 | Dr. Brian Fielder |
2010 | Dr. Brian Bell and Dr. Anil Nagpal |
2011 | Dr. Eric Hentschel |
2012 | Dr. Violet Shadd |
2013 | Dr. Richard Hutfluss |
2014 | Dr. Mary Jackson |
2015 | Dr. Yves Leclerc |
2016 | Dr. Matthew Kilmurry |
2017 | Dr. Ron Pace |
2018 | Dr. Richard Dubeau |