ORchid Award Presented to Evangelical Community Hospital Surgical Services Staff

Surgical Services at Evangelical Community Hospital recently presented its ORchid Award for outstanding performance to staff.

The quarterly award is designed to recognize staff members who are vital to a successful operating room experience but are often not seen because what they do is done while the patient is sedated or asleep or takes place prior to or after surgery.

The award is presented in front of their nominator, the executive leadership team, and members of the surgical team with whom they work. Awardees receive an orchid that symbolizes the award (purple orchids represent dignity, respect, and admiration), a pin, and a pizza party for the team they work with.

Kolbie Straub, Operating Room Assistant, was presented the award on January 30, 2023, and was the very first recipient of the honor. She was nominated for her dedication and willingness to go above and beyond every day to assist any staff requests. She does so without complaint, is always pleasant, and strives very hard to do everything with excellence.

Carlos Sura, Certified Surgical Technologist, was presented the award on July 11, 2023. He was nominated for his excellent work ethic, being a team player, his positive attitude through the workday, and his team-building attitude, often bringing in authentic Mexican food for the team.

Employees receiving the award exhibit qualities and behaviors that represent the Hospital’s core values of quality, service, respect, compassion, integrity, creativity, professionalism, and cooperation.