Credo Award

February 10, 2026

Winter Credo Award winners announced

Melanie Byers, S. Barron Frazier, MD, and Matt Pack, CPhT, are winners of the Winter 2026 Credo Award.

By Rachel Vitolo
January 29, 2026

Annalesa Sackey blazes a trail as the first pediatric burn advanced practice provider at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

“Burn found me — I didn’t really find it. It popped up in my life; I flew with it; and I don’t want to go back,” says the Credo Award winner.

By Danny Bonvissuto
December 11, 2025

Kellie Pearson single-handedly manages administrative tasks for the 170-person Monroe Carell pharmacy team

The Credo Award winner tells the team: “You take care of the babies; I can take care of the rest of this.”

By Leigh MacMillan
November 25, 2025

Beth Smith goes the extra mile to help pediatric patients in their rehabilitation care

“We’re just going to keep pushing forward and keep advancing and making things better for our patients.”

By Matt Batcheldor
November 11, 2025

David Mulherin takes on complex problems to improve patient safety

“I like the challenge of problem solving. At the end of the day, it’s knowing that what I’m doing … makes it easier for the front-line people to be able to do their jobs safely,” says the Credo Award winner.

By Bill Snyder
July 15, 2025

Love for storytelling and science led Paul Parisot to become a hospitalist

“He deserves the highest recognition for his endless effort, dedication and thoughtful approach to the care of his patients.”

By Jill Clendening
July 8, 2025

Shametric ‘Mechee’ Nixon is the face, heart and soul of the patient experience at all 10 neurology clinics

“No matter how many inquiries, she never wavers in her professionalism and kindness, treating each patient with the care and attention they deserve.”
By Danny Bonvissuto
June 11, 2025

Thorough and decisive in his work, kind and uplifting in the workplace: Ahmed Guhdija is the ‘embodiment of professionalism’ for the Department of Revenue and Reimbursement

“I am incredibly fortunate to work under such an exemplary director,” wrote one nominator. “Ahmed’s leadership style is both inspiring and effective. He possesses a remarkable amount of professionalism and can create a motivating work environment while providing constructive feedback.”
By Evan Dorian
May 30, 2025

Wherever, whenever, Jim Kendall will be there.

“Jim courageously rises to the occasion at any moment to support his co-workers and lead them to success.”
By Diana Duren
May 21, 2025

For Jessica Jackson, urology isn’t just her area of expertise; it’s her ‘happy place’

The Credo Award winner became a certified surgical technologist after receiving life-changing advice from her mother.
By Danny Bonvissuto
April 3, 2025

Through laughter and rehabilitative care, Josh Baker helps patients recover and see a fulfilling future

“Josh has an uncanny ability to make people laugh and enjoy the present moment, while at the same time providing the highest quality care in a professional manner.”
By Nancy Humphrey
March 6, 2025

No matter the challenge, David Gaston stands ready to lead

Because of his leadership, dedication to patients and his colleagues, and commitment to quality, Gaston received a Credo Award at the January VUMC Leadership Assembly.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 21, 2025

Thoughtful, proactive and always full of cheer, Soraida Chavez is the glue that holds the Vanderbilt Benign Hematology Clinic together

“Soraida is one of the main reasons why we have such high patient and provider satisfaction in the benign hematology clinic,” wrote one nominator. “She is a wonderful, caring person who takes care of both the patients and the clinical staff.”
By Evan Dorian