“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.”

“Jim courageously rises to the occasion at any moment to support his co-workers and lead them to success.”

The Credo Award winner became a certified surgical technologist after receiving life-changing advice from her mother.

“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.”

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.

“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.”

Her enterprise-wide efforts in high-level disinfection and sterilization earned her a Credo Award.