27-05-2025
Erie Shores HealthCare honours 2025 Excellence in Service Award recipients
Erie Shores HealthCare has announced the recipients of its 2025 Excellence in Service Awards, recognizing outstanding staff and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in delivering exceptional patient care across Essex County.
The awards were presented during Hospital Staff Appreciation Week and Nurses Week to individuals who exemplify the hospital's core values of compassion, teamwork and excellence.
'This year's recipients represent the very best of Erie Shores,' said Kristin Kennedy, president and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare. 'Their dedication to patients, their colleagues and the community reminds us why we do what we do. They inspire all of us to strive for excellence.'
Located in Leamington, Erie Shores HealthCare serves a wide region including Kingsville, Essex, Comber, Tilbury and surrounding rural communities. With more than 500 employees, professional staff and volunteers, the hospital offers specialized acute and complex continuing care, as well as allied health and ambulatory services.
This year's honourees are: • Employee of the Year – Teresa Coppola, honoured for more than 40 years of service and compassionate patient care. • Physician of the Year – Dr. Christopher Anderson, recognized for his leadership and commitment in emergency medicine. • Nurse of the Year – Kristin Spicer, celebrated for her mentorship and role in developing the Admission Discharge Unit. • Leader of the Year – Patti Fields, praised for steady leadership and coordinating hospital-wide patient flow. • Volunteer of the Year – Shelly Dobson, commended for her generosity and unwavering support for staff and patients. • Program of the Year – Diagnostic Imaging Booking Office, recognized for reducing patient wait times by ensuring appointments are booked within eight days of receiving a requisition.
The awards are based on peer nominations and reviewed by a hospital-wide selection committee. This year saw a record number of submissions from across all departments and locations, including staff and volunteers who support care in Comber, Tilbury and beyond—reflecting the hospital's deep regional roots and commitment to service.
