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Wisconsin Hospital Association Awards
2003 Award Winners
2003 WHA Awards -- Brochure Announcing Winners (9/2003) (pdf)
Distinguished Service Award
WHA proudly presents its 2003 Distinguished Service Award to Tom Miller, III, vice president of Menomonie's Myrtle Werth Hospital. In nominating Tom for this award, here is what some had to say:
"Throughout his career in Northwestern Wisconsin, Tom has been a model of service to the health care industry and the WHA." - Michael Karuschak, Jr., CEO, Amery Regional Medical Center.
"Mr. Miller has made valuable contributions to our local hospital, the patients it serves and our community-at-large." - Hank Simpson, MD, medical director, Red Cedar Medical Center.
"T3 has never been afraid to speak out for what is right, but does so in a soft, factual, respectful and persuasive manner. This is leadership. He works quietly and fervently on many issues, putting in incredibly long hours and always giving the impression that your issue is by far the most important. He is a personal and professional giant, and I urge you to consider him for the 2003 Distinguished Service Award." - Vicki Jess, patient care administrator, Myrtle Werth Hospital.
"Tom's value, style, skills, and approach to people are the qualities of an ethical, visionary and balanced leader for health care." - Marian Furlong, president and CEO, Hudson Hospital and members of the WHA West Central region.
Trustee Award
Mike Boss, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Sac
Mike Boss joined the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital (SPMH) board of directors in 1991 and became board president in 1997.
In nominating Mike, Robert Lochner, SPMH board president said, "Mike has contributed to his profession and to the community-at-large more than others accomplish in a lifetime.
Mike is truly a person who cares about 'the cause' and how his decisions affect people as individuals."
Trustee Award
Mike Murry, Board of Directors, Wheaton Franciscan Services
An executive for Merchants & Manufacturers Bancorporation, Mike Murry is currently a member of the board of directors for Wheaton Franciscan Services.
In nominating Mike, Paul Dell Uomo, president & CEO of Covenant Healthcare, and John Oliverio, president & CEO of Wheaton Franciscan Services said, "Mike Murry has made lifelong contributions to health care and the community at large. His tireless devotion has impacted the community in ways large and small."
Partners of WHA Best of the Best Award
Partners of WHA is pleased to present its 2003 Best of the Best Award to Craig Kantos, who has served Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca as its chief executive officer for over four years.
A member of WHA's Council on Public Policy, Craig is a Rotarian and serves on the Waupaca Chamber of Commerce's Governmental Affairs Committee. He also serves as a volunteer coach in the youth hockey and soccer programs. Craig and his wife, Lori, have two sons; Cole and Parker.
In nominating Craig for this award, Mary Stemper and the Riverside Medical Center Auxiliary said, "[Craig] is particularly focused on the volunteer organization's inclusion in any function or program sponsored by the hospital. [He] makes a sincere effort to acknowledge the work accomplished by the volunteer organization."
ACHE Young Healthcare Executive Award
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Wisconsin Regent's Council has selected Linda M. Smith as the recipient of the 2003 Young Healthcare Executive Award. This award, established in 1996, recognizes a College affiliate under the age of 45 who has shown exceptional leadership within his or her community.
Linda Smith has been instrumental in the creation and rise of Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay since coming to Wisconsin from Los Angeles two years ago. Under her leadership, the hospital has successfully recruited and hired a staff of more than 1,300 while maintaining less than 3 percent vacancy and 6 percent turnover, both better than statewide averages. She has carefully balanced the needs of the hospital's physician co-owners and those of Aurora Health Care while maintaining the highest quality of care.
WONE Nurse Leader of the Year Award
Gerri Staffileno, director of patient services for Columbia St. Mary's (CSM) in Milwaukee, has been named Nurse Leader of the Year by the Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Executives (WONE), in recognition of her contributions to nursing and health care.
In nominating Gerri for this award, Therese Pandl, executive vice president and COO of CSM said, "Gerri's active and effective leadership is demonstrated within Columbia St. Marys and the nursing community. She is a credit to nursing leadership in her behavior and communication."
In support of Gerri's nomination, Karen Purcell, director of patient services at the Columbia Campus said, "Gerri truly cares about our profession. By her example, she encourages us to demonstrate a passion for patient care. She encourages us to support each other as we promote nursing and health care issues in our communities."
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