The all staff meeting held on March 7th was a time for cheers and tears as some of Premier's brightest and best were recognized that evening as the annual Employee of the Year awards were presented.

The management team from each location selects the Employee of the Year from the site Employee of the Month recipients. Factors such as performance review score, attendance and safety records, committee participation and WOWs and Starfish awards are used in the selection process.

Once the site selections were made, the names were forwarded to Senior Administration who then reviewed the candidates and select the group-wide Employee of the Year. Similar criteria are considered and a candidate is selected who best exemplifies a role model for other PMG employees.

The following employees were honored this year:
Sharita Lewis - Internal Medicine - LPN
Jacinda Guillory - Pediatrics - Business Office
Mattie Hayes - Surgery and Specialty - Business Office Group Leader
Susan Guzzo - Central Administration - IS
Sarah Koski - Governor's Square - Business Office
Kathleen Robertson - OB/GYN - Business Office

This year, Sharita Lewis walked away with top honors earning the title of company wide Employee of the Year 2005. In recognition of this honor, Sharita received a check for $500 and a plaque. All site recipients received a certificate and a check for $100. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients!