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Beebe Recognizes Employee with "You Make A Difference" Award

08/25/06

John Gordon, Decision Support Analyst in the IS Department at Beebe Medical Center, has been honored with the You Make a Difference Award for August.

Gordon was nominated not only for all the things he does to help his team members, but also for what he does to help others in other departments, as well as in the community at-large.

Gordon has shown respect and support for his team members since he started at Beebe as an integral part of the Trauma Program.

He comes through with statistical information when needed; and when a team member has a problem with a power point presentation or designing graphs, he helps at a moment's notice. He is always willing to share his expertise. In addition, Gordon was instrumental in the updating of our conference rooms to include a state-of-the art LCD projector, and for providing training to all of us.

As far as his efforts to help those in our community, for the last three years John has been a vital member of the Steering Committee for the Tunnell Cancer Center's Relay for Life team. He has kept the momentum going on the importance of supporting the Relay, educating the community and, at the same time, promoting Beebe's Tunnell Cancer Center.

Beebe Medical Center's You Make A Difference employee recognition program, which was established in 2002, gives employees the opportunity to recognize their colleagues for outstanding service. The program is similar to an employee of the month program, but 18 employees can be selected annually. Each nomination, which may be submitted by fellow employees or management, must meet criteria developed by the committee. The You Make A Difference Review Board evaluates eligible nominations each month. Winners are announced in a surprise ceremony in which the committee meets in their department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive:

§ Parking space with sign/plaque for a month
§ $100 gift certificate to business of choice within Sussex County
§ Letter of congratulations and personal visit from Jeffrey Fried, Beebe president
§ Photo for wall plaque on hall outside of cafeteria
§ Special pin for badge
§ Letter to team member's director and department recognition

Beebe Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center with a mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us online at www.beebemed.org.