Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is honored to recognize three exceptional team members whose compassion, dedication, and commitment to serving patients and the community have earned them BEE and DAISY Awards.
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care nurses provide every day. The BEE Award complements the DAISY Award by recognizing non-nursing team members who go Above and BEEyond in supporting patients, families, and fellow staff members.
CCMH proudly recognizes Sean Ernst as the recipient of the 2026 BEE Award.
Sean was nominated after helping a community member who was experiencing difficulty registering for CCMH’s Ladies Night Out event. After several unsuccessful attempts to register, the individual was transferred to Sean, who personally ensured the registration was completed and followed up with a phone call to confirm everything had been taken care of.
In the nomination, the individual shared, “She told me he was a full-service guy.”
Other nominees for the BEE Award included Tarin Jensen, Stephanie Barboza, Nicole Dehner, Krystin Adams, Kassondra Loftus, Dorothy Stehr, and Candace Ueding.
CCMH also recognized two DAISY Award recipients: Megan Gorham and Jessica Adams.
Jessica Adams was nominated for the compassionate, consistent, and personal care she provides to patients and families. One nominator shared how Jessica has been a steady source of reassurance and support while caring for multiple members of their family, including an elderly mother with complex medical needs.
The nomination praised Jessica’s patience, empathy, attention to detail, and relentless follow-through, stating, “Jess Adams is not just a nurse—she is a lifeline for our family, and we are endlessly grateful for her.”
Megan Gorham was recognized for her exceptional care and attentiveness while working with cardiac rehabilitation patients. One nominator shared how Megan’s encouragement, compassion, and quick response during a potential medical emergency demonstrated her commitment to patient safety and well-being.
“She went above and beyond and showed she cared,” the nomination stated. “Each day, her knowledge and skills are evident as she cares deeply about each and every one of her patients.”
Additional DAISY Award nominees included Michael DeLong, Brenda Shimer, Tracie Miller, Tracie Bergman, Samantha Pauley, Mary Bishop, Lana Peterson, Kaylin Reynolds, Kayla Hoyt, Erin Lally, Ellen Trucke, Cortney Heese, Caleigh Van Houten, and Alli Engle.
“At CCMH, healing happens here because of the incredible people who show compassion, kindness, and dedication every single day,” said Theresa Sheer, Chief Nursing Officer at CCMH . “Sean, Megan, and Jessica truly embody the spirit of these awards, and we are grateful for the positive impact they make on our patients, families, coworkers, and community.”
To learn more about the DAISY Foundation and the DAISY Award program, visit The DAISY Foundation.
