01/29/2026
What a special day celebrating the heart of Hamilton Healthcare System đź’™
On January 22, we gathered at Circle T for our annual Hamilton Healthcare System Awards Luncheon, honoring the dedication, service, and excellence of our incredible team members. This event allowed us to recognize employees who reached important service milestones and to celebrate those who consistently go above and beyond for our patients, coworkers, and community.
🎉 Years of Service Honorees
5 Years of Service:
Michael Albor, Devin Bainter, Ginger Ballard, Brandi Brice-Wolfe, Noryce Caraway, Colten Collins, Raylene De La Rosa, Francisco De La Rosa, Anna Elkins, Marsha Greene, Christina Hamm-Spence, Anthony Hernandez, Tracey Karasek, Madison Leyendekker, Jordyn Powers, Jomira Rodriguez, Sawyer Scruggs, Stormy Scruggs, Jennifer Seyfried, Cheyenne Smith, Sandra Spriggs, Carla Stephens, Phyllis Stewart, Richard Tracy, Bregtje Vandermeer, Rachel Vaughn, Sadie Walton, James Woods, Heather Wooten
10 Years of Service:
Melody Barclay, Shelly Boyle, Tristan Brown, Darla Cole, Ana Gatewood, Sarahi Hernandez, Stacy Hodge, Grady Hooper, Jeanette Luckie, Brandi Parrish, Erica Raines, Kayla Routh, Cindy Smith, Laurie Stewart, Carleigh Tye, Sarah Wallace, Jacque Wellborn
15 Years of Service:
Dana Allison, Kalyn Cavett, Danna Hurst, Charlene Stockton
30 Years of Service:
Sissy Rogers
🏆 Special Awards & Recognitions
Carter BloodCare Donors of the Year:
LaShea Ratliff and Barbara Straley — thank you for your selfless commitment to saving lives.
DAISY Award Honorees:
Ken Sharp, Kellie Welch, and Chrissy Kensing — recognized for their compassionate and skillful nursing care.
DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award:
Debbie Martin — honored for a lifetime of extraordinary nursing care and lasting impact on patients, colleagues, and the profession.
Rising Star Award:
Nominees: Trisha Dunham, Amanda Facundo, Malissa Hill, Elaine Jackson, Isaac Partian
🏅 Winner: Malissa Hill
Shining Star Award:
Nominees: Chyanne Brake, Stacie Brooks, Lisa Carlson, Rob Sloane
🏅 Winners: Chyanne Brake and Stacie Brooks
Super Star of the Year Award:
Nominees: Chyanne Brake, Brody Brown, Lyndze Bullock, Melissa DeLaGarza, LaDena Ganaway, Ana Gatewood, Keith Gatewood, Debbie Martin, LaShea Ratliff, Chad Reinert, Jesse Sloane, Carla Stephens, Miranda Stephens, Charlene Stockton, Ashley Thompson, Jacque Wellborn, Amber White
🌟 Winner: Brody Brown
A special thank you to our Events Team, whose hard work makes celebrations like this possible throughout the year: Ginger Ballard, Chyanne Brake, Stacie Brooks, Lisa Carlson, Darla Cole, Jack Dixon, Leisha Elrod, Kaytie Keele, Jordyn Powers, LaShea Ratliff, Alicia Smith, Jill Thomas, and Jamie Whitehead.
We are so proud of our team and grateful for the compassion, commitment, and excellence you bring to Hamilton Healthcare System every day. đź’™
