Employee Recognition

JHHSC/JHH offers a variety of programs and annual events that serve to recognize and reward employees for their hard work, years of service, innovation, creativity, customer satisfaction and commitment to excellence. 

Employee Recognition Week

Each year, JHHSC/JHH hosts a variety of events during Employee Recognition Week to thank employees for their dedication to the workplace and for delivering quality care to our customers. An annual awards ceremony recognizes employees who have reached important service markers at JHHSC/JHH (e.g., 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years). At the same ceremony, Baker-King Awards and the Edward A. Halle Prize for Excellence in Patient Service are presented to employees who have demonstrated service excellence. The HR Presidential Leadership Award is also presented to a top manager or administrator. Other recognition events, which may change from year to year, have included a health fair, courtyard activities with refreshments, talent shows, giveaways, raffles and a dinner honoring employees with 30, 40 and 40-plus years of service. These activities are scheduled at a variety of times so that employees on all shifts can participate.

Baker-King Award

The Baker-King Award was created in 1962 by Dr. and Mrs. Theodore King, who recognized the significant contributions of all Hospital employees. Mrs. King, whose maiden name was Baker, believed it was important to acknowledge non-supervisory staff. Baker-King honorees are nominated by their managers and supervisors. The Baker-King Foundation established a fund to recognize employees in any non-exempt position within JHHSC/JHH. The awards are presented during the annual JHHSC/JHH Employee Recognition Week to employees who have been truly outstanding in the performance of their duties, and who have thus set an example for all. Each recipient receives a $100 U.S. Savings Bond, a Baker-King pin, and a certificate signed by JHHSC/JHH leadership.

• 2009 Recipients:  Sharon Bean, Thomas Blake, Robert Blasko, Lorraine Curbeam-Giles, Ruth Dean, Mildred Faulkner, Lechone Gittings, Stephanie Humbles, Tyrone Jones, Dale Keels, Angela Lane, Tiffany Lindsey, Arlene Lyons, Roland Powell, Lorretta Gladden-Reddy, Linda Smith, Marina Stewart, Brenda Whittington

Halle Award

The annual Edward A. Halle Prize for Excellence in Patient Service honors an employee who exemplifies extraordinary human compassion and outstanding patient service. The award was established in 1993 in honor of the late Edward Halle, who provided excellent service during his Hopkins career. The recipient of the award is selected based on complimentary letters sent by patients throughout the year and receives a certificate signed by JHHSC/JHH leadership and a $500 check. The prize is announced during the annual JHHSC/JHH Employee Recognition Week.

• 2009 Recipient - Amanda Moatz
  

Human Resources Presidential Leadership Award

The HR Presidential Leadership Award was founded in 2005. This award is the highest individual honor presented to a top manager or administrator who has demonstrated outstanding performance by creating, managing and improving an environment of excellence for their employees. Candidates for this award are managers who have scores on the Gallup Employee Engagement survey that equal or exceed the 75^th percentile. The Award Committee makes their final selection based on completed nomination forms for the candidates who meet this criteria.  The recipient of the award receives a certificate signed by JHHSC/JHH leadership, a $500 check and a $1,000 check to use for his/her staff and unit.

• 2009 Recipient - David Li