Recognize an Employee
Meaningful moments deserve to be celebrated. When you recognize a colleague, caregiver, or team who’s gone above and beyond, you help strengthen the connections that make UHS such a special place to work and receive care.
Whether someone has lived our Values, supported our Mission, or embodied The UHS Way, your recognition makes a difference. Explore the programs below to honor the people who help bring our culture of connection to life every day.
General Recognition — LOVED Award and Legendary Teamwork Award
Use the form linked below to celebrate someone who has gone above and beyond—whether they’re a colleague, caregiver, or an entire team. Anyone is welcome to recognize a UHS employee, team, or group of employees. If you’ve seen them demonstrate our UHS Values, support our Mission, or embody The UHS Way, let us know!
Your submission may help them receive our monthly, UHS-wide LOVED (Living Our Values Every Day) Award, presented to individuals, or our quarterly Legendary Teamwork Award, which is shared among a group.
Recognize a UHS Employee or Team
DAISY Award
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP. Share your story about how a Binghamton nurse made a difference you won't forget.
Sunshine Program
The Sunshine Program is designed to "honor nursing support staff who shine and bring light into other’s lives”. The program recognizes the incredible work that our frontline caregivers do every day. We want to assure all of our nursing staff know how deserving they are of our respect for the skill they put into their work and for the compassion and caring with which they deliver that care. The nursing support staff positions across UHS are our boots on the ground and they make significant contributions to the care, well-being, and safety of our patients every day.
Recognize a UHS Nursing Support Staff Member
PHIL Award
The PHIL (Pulmonary Health and Illness of the Lungs) Award recognizes the unsung heroes in the respiratory profession who understand that each breath matters and provide exemplary care and treatment for patients with respiratory illnesses. The PHIL Award was created in honor of Philip C. Lamka, who passed away from Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) by his family.
Recognize a UHS Respiratory Therapist