Recognition Programs
Has a team member had a positive impact in your life? Let them know by nominating them for an award.
Our hospital has a number of recognition programs to celebrate the contributions that staff, physicians and volunteers have made to our patients, their families and our hospital. Anyone can nominate a member of our team for an award. Learn more about each award and consider nominating a team member!
The Reverend Rip Kirby Award of Excellence
The Reverend Rip Kirby Award of Excellence recognizes a team member who demonstrates a commitment to the mission, values and to excellence. This is awarded monthly to a member of our team and anyone — patients, families, volunteers, community members and team members — can submit a nomination.
(Nominations for physicians will be forwarded for consideration for the Lackner Award of Medical Excellence. Nominations for volunteers will be forwarded to the Manager of Volunteer Resources to be considered through their recognition processes.)
Lackner Award for Medical Excellence
The Lackner Award was established in 2005 to commemorate, recognize and honour the 80 years of service to our Mission and Values by three generations of the Lackner family: Dr. Harry Lackner; his son Dr. Allister Lackner; and grandson Dr. John Lackner.
The Lackner Award is presented annually to a physician who demonstrates excellence in patient care, innovation, compassion for the individual, and a commitment to the our Mission and the values of St. Joseph’s Health System.
Any physician credentialed with our organization is eligible for nomination. Nominations are accepted from medical staff, hospital staff, volunteers and the general public. All nominations are considered and approved by a Nominating Committee comprised of physicians, staff and administrators. One winner will be chosen each year and will be presented with the award at the Hospital’s Annual Community Update.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton Mission Legacy Award
The Mission Legacy Award was created to recognize those who have contributed in an exceptional manner to the healthcare ministry of the Sisters, St. Joseph’s Health System and/or St. Joseph’s Resource Development System. This award is intended to recognize individuals throughout the history of the organization and not just from the recent past.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | Lydia Chudleigh Jean Page Lisa Strayer Hellen Jarman Dr. Leigh Day Dr. Steve Abdool |
| 2023 | Greta Delonghi Dixie Goetz Lee Fairclough Leisa Faulkner Lloyd Schneider |
| 2024 | Susan Dusick Sarah Farwell Laurie Holland Patrice Kean Maureen Logel Ivy Riedger Marilyn Thomas Marion Thomson Howell |
*indicates posthumous award
| Year | Name | Position/Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Amy Driedger | RPN, Diagnostic Day Clinic |
| 2023 | Ashley Moulton | Manager, Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine |
| 2023 | Judy Divo | Housekeeping, CVICU |
| 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 Waterloo Regional Health Network 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 Waterloo Regional Health Network and the values of the St. Joseph’s Health System.
Who can nominate? Any physician credentialed with Waterloo Regional Health Network is eligible for nomination. A member of the Medical Staff, a member of the Waterloo Regional Health Network staff, a Waterloo Regional Health Network 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 be carried over to subsequent years.
PAST RECIPIENTS
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023 | Dr. Dan Charleton |
| 2024 | Dr. Claus Rinne |