Valuing our people
In 2021, EMHS launched the Values in Action award program in response to feedback from the Your Voice in Health survey, which indicated that staff wanted more recognition for their work.
In its first year, the program received more than 50 nominations from across sites. Quarterly winners were presented with a framed certificate by the CE during a surprise visit to their place of work.
In March 2022, a gala presentation was held to announce the winner of the inaugural overall Values in Action Award — Orthotics and Prosthetics Technical Officer Michael Nicolaou, a member of EMHS’ Health Technology Management Unit.
Michael was nominated for his embodiment of all six EMHS values.
In presenting Michael with his award, EMHS CE Liz MacLeod described the Values in Action award program as a chance for staff members across EMHS to celebrate individuals and teams who consistently demonstrated the organisation’s values.
She said these people did amazing work and were wonderful role models.
In showcasing their achievements, Liz presented Michael and the other 2021 quarterly winners — Roshni Mathias (BHS), Medical Multimedia Design Team and Kaylene Waring (AKG) — with a special commemorative pin, which she hoped they would wear with pride.
