Kaye Davis, RN, Community Wellness Award
This award was initiated in 1996 to recognize a person, business or organization, which has made outstanding contributions to improve the health status of the people in our service area. The award is named after the late Kaye Davis, RN, who devoted considerable time and talents to a nursing career, predominantly at Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, now Upland Hills Health. Nominees should have actively demonstrated a commitment to actions that promote the well being and quality of life in their communities. This may include contributions of time, talents and/or dollars to promote, teach or otherwise encourage wellness.
Award Winners Honored:
2023: Jackie Wilkinson, RD, CDCES, CD
2022: Devon Wamsley, R.N. and Barb Klaas, R.N.
2021: Dr. Sarah Fox
2020: Upland Hills Health Advance Care Planning Facilitators
2019: Becky Tank, R.N.
| 2018: | Dr. Charles Pearce, Madison |
| 2016: | Patti Richgels, R.N. |
| 2015: | Karl Pustina |
| 2014: | Dr. Gordon Grieshaber |
| 2013: | Joanne Deal |
| 2012: | John Mason |
| 2011: | Brian Whitehouse |
| 2010: | Ann Thompson, R.N. |
| 2009: | Jan Cooper |
| 2008: | Wally Orzechowski |
| 2007: | Aaron Dunn, M.D. |
| 2006: | Jeff Weber |
| 2005: | Wendell Hamlin |
| 2004: | Carol Needham, RN |
| 2003: | Rita Stanton, RN |
| 2002: | Everett R. Lindsey, M.D. |
| 2001: | Anna Whalen |
| 2000: | Michelle Helin, RN |
| 1999: | Millie Swedlund, RN |
| 1998: | June Meudt, RN |
| 1997: | Sandy Gratz, RN |
| 1996: | Mark P. Bishop, M.D. |
Kaye Walsh Spirit of Optimism Award
This award is presented to recognize a physician, employee or volunteer of Upland Hills Health who exemplifies a spirit of optimism and excellence in customer service when serving patients, families and colleagues at Upland Hills Health. The award is named after the late Kaye Walsh, who devoted 17 years to serving patients at Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, now Upland Hills Health. Kaye served as both Staff Technician and Director of Radiology and was the first, and for many years, the only certified ultrasound technician, usually “on call” for emergency ultrasounds. Kaye’s interactions with patients and colleagues were filled with empathy and optimism. The optimism Kaye demonstrated throughout her own courageous battle with cancer was an inspiration to those who knew her. Nominees should have actively demonstrated a positive attitude and spirit of optimism in their interpersonal communications with patients, families and co-workers.
Award Winners Honored:
2023: Rael Stecklein
2022: Brooks Lutes, R.N.
2021: Chelsey Wallace-Bawden, APNP
2020: Jennifer Thomas
2019: Kari Tranel
| 2018: | Josh Taylor, R.N. |
| 2017: | Jeff Pierce |
| 2016: | Michelle Carver |
| 2015: | Sheila Johnson-Siegler |
| 2014: | Brenda Kite |
| 2013: | Maureen Teubert |
| 2012: | Kim Emerson |
| 2011: | Bobbi DeVoss |
| 2010: | Mary Odgers |
| 2009: | Renee Dahl |
| 2008: | Matt Williams |
| 2007: | Sele Hufton, RN |
| 2006: | Lisa Faherty-Bilse, RN |
| 2005: | Aaron Gabel |
| 2004: | Steve McCarthy |
| 2003: | Caron Swindall, RN |
| 2002: | Mike Borne |
| 2001: | Barbara Lawler |
The Upland Hills Health Leadership Award
The success of our organization is closely tied to the quality of our leaders. The Upland Hills Health Leadership Award is presented to a director, manager or other Upland Hills Health employee who has demonstrated outstanding leadership for a specific project or initiative felt to be of great importance to the mission of the organization. Nominees should have actively demonstrated outstanding leadership in managing a department or a project and to teaching, coaching and mentoring others.
Award Winners Honored:
2023: Lynette Collins
2022: Jessica Kleist, R.N.
2021: Gail Reichling
2020: Renee Feiner
2019: Laura Isaacson
| 2018: | Stephanie Wanek, R.N. |
| 2016: | Doug Finley |
| 2015: | Francine Rask |
| 2014: | Patricia Hinderman, R.N. |
| 2013: | Ryan Teasdale |
| 2012: | Amy Drury |
| 2011: | Jaime Austin, R.D. |
| 2010: | Heather Johnson, R.N. |
| 2009: | Tammie Richter |
| 2008: | Marianne Crowley and Becky Tank |
| 2007: | Phil Swain |
| 2006: | Lynn Hebgen, RN |
| 2005: | Judy Straus |
| 2004: | Phyllis Fritsch |
| 2003: | John Mason |
| 2002: | Steve McCarthy |
Lisa Faherty-Bilse Memorial
“Attitude IS Everything” Motivational Nursing Award
This award was initiated in 2011 to recognize an Upland Hills Health nurse (RN or LPN) who motivates and communicates effectively and positively with their co-workers, patients and visitors. This award is in memory of Lisa Faherty-Bilse, who served many years as an inspirational Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, and then as the Director of the Emergency Department. Lisa was known for her ability to motivate those around her to constantly better themselves and Upland Hills Health. Nominees for this award should have actively demonstrated the ability to motivate others and provide positive communication. This includes behaviors such as always wanting to learn, respect for other people, desire to help others and to do something useful and creating a team environment within the work setting.
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative Ambassador
2021: Lynn Hebgen, R.N., Vice President of Nursing
2020: Dr. Gordon Grieshaber
2019: Laura Isaacson, Registered Dietitian
| 2018: | Wendy Marr-Smith, Speech Therapist |
| 2017: | Vicki Scheel, Director, Health Information Management |
| 2016: | Becky Tank, Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab |
| 2015: | John Mason, Director, Heart, Lung & Sleep Center |
| 2014: | Karl Pustina, Vice President of Finance |
| 2013: | Phyllis Fritsch, President/CEO |
| 2012:
| Jaime Austin, Dietitian |
| 2011: | Brad Vamsted, Athletic Trainer |
| 2009: | Steve McCarthy, Director, Therapy Services |
| 2008: | Dr. John Lehman, Family Medicine Physician |
| 2007: | Jill Roethe, Medical Technician |
| 2006: | Claire Holland, Social Worker |
| 2005: | Wendell Hamlin, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department |
| 2004: | Linda Griffiths, Registered Nurse, Surgery |
