At DCH, a “Pillar” is someone who upholds and strengthens our work and our workforce—a dependable teammate whose actions support excellent care, access, education, and community health. The Pillar Award recognizes those teammates who are the steady supports of our mission:
“Daviess Community Hospital is committed to improving the health of the people who live in our communities by providing excellent medical care, ensuring access to that care, teaching healthy lifestyles, and working with local agencies to meet community health needs.”Who’s eligible?The Pillar Award is open to all DCH staff except licensed nurses (nurses are eligible for the DAISY Award). This includes clinical and nonclinical roles across the hospital and clinics (e.g., imaging, lab, rehab, cardiopulmonary, EVS/housekeeping, dietary, patient access/registration, pharmacy, radiology, materials, security, IT, finance, HR, facilities, and more).
A great Pillar consistently advances DCH’s mission in practical, measurable ways. As you write your nomination, focus on how the nominee:
- Provides excellent medical care
- Ensures access to care
- Teaches healthy lifestyles
- Works with local agencies to meet community health needs
Award cadence:
- April (recognizes Jan–March)
- July (recognizes April–June)
- October (recognizes July–Sept)
- January (recognizes Oct–Dec)
Recognition: Winners receive a Pillar pin for their badge/lanyard, a bouquet of flowers, and department signage for the quarter following the win.
Nominations are welcome year-round. Submissions received after a quarter closes will be considered in the next cycle.