Southern Wisconsin Times

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is now accepting submissions for the Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. This award recognizes unsung heroes in our community who have gone above and beyond to care for Wisconsin families.

“Our doctors, nurses, and health care providers provide our community with the utmost care and compassion. It’s important to thank and recognize our healthcare workers for the services they provide. I look forward the recognizing this year’s heroes” said Congressman Bryan Steil.  

The recipient of the Health Care Worker of the Year Award will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. SERVICE: Displays exemplary service and performance in their profession
2. DEDICATION: Goes above and beyond the call of duty in performing their responsibilities
3. SELFLESSNESS: Displays self-sacrifice and selflessness in caring for others

The nominee must reside in Wisconsin's First Congressional District (nominee may work at a facility outside the First District) and be a licensed health care professional (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, etc.)

To submit a nomination for a health care worker, use the nomination form on Congressman Steil’s website: Steil.House.Gov/Healthcare-Worker-Award

In 2022, Congressman Steil awarded several health care workers from Southeast Wisconsin with the Health Care Worker of the Year award.

1. Clare O’Dell of MercyHealth
2. Amanda Johnson of Mercyhealth
3. Beth Schauer of Healthnet Rock County
4. Dr. Katherine Flynn of Aurora Health
5. Sherry Berg, Waukesha Memorial Hospital

Steil presented awards in 2020 and 2021 to Dr. Frank Brodkey of Milton, WI, Emily Bundy of Janesville, Casey Stubbs of Janesville, Kim Woych of Racine, and Amber Stempf of Mukwonago.

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