Med Center Health Announces 2024 Nursing & Clinical Support Staff Award Winners

Bowling Green, Kentucky Celebrates Its Medical Heroes

In a heartwarming celebration of hard work and dedication, the Medical Center at Bowling Green held its annual nursing awards on Wednesday. The purpose of the annual event is to honor nurses and clinical staff who have shown utmost dedication, skill, and passion in their respective fields at the hospital.

The awards for the year 2024 were given out in four categories: Nurse of the Year, Nursing Rookie of the Year, the Faye White Nursing Leadership Award, and the Clinical Support Staff of the Year.

A Look at the Winners

This year’s big winner was Natalie Hopkins, who proudly claimed the title of Medical Center at Bowling Green’s Nurse of the Year. This prestigious award sings praises of Hopkins’ tireless dedication to her patients and her craft.

Other notable winners included:

• MCBG Clinical Support Staff of the Year Winner: Ashley Payne
• MCBG New Nurse of the Year (Rookie of the Year – Nurse for less than two years): Caroline Stice
• Faye White Nursing Leadership Award: Tracy Metzger
• CRSH Nurse of the Year: Shirley Divens
• CRSH Clinical Support Staff of the Year: Anabel Cruz

Nurturing the Future of Healthcare

These awards not only recognize the individual contributions of the winners but also the collective efforts of the entire nursing and clinical support staff. Their dedication has played an instrumental role in healing the community. The event by Medical Center at Bowling Green is considered one of the highlights of Nurses Week, a yearly celebration ended on May 12 that underscores the critical role nurses play in our society.

It is through the recognition of these individuals that institutions like the Medical Center at Bowling Green inspire future nurses, clinical assistants and healthcare professionals to contribute positively to the healthcare industry. Congratulations to all the winners on their well-deserved awards and thank you for your commitment and service to the Bowling Green community!