RMH’s Golden Treasures Take Centre Stage at Annual Long Service and Excellence Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2025

(Lindsay, ON) – Ross Memorial Hospital celebrated our team members through our annual Long Service and Excellence Awards in the hospital cafeteria on November 19, 2025.

The awards celebrate Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) employees and professional staff marking significant milestones at the hospital, along with individuals nominated by their peers in specific categories of excellence.

The 154 Long Service Award recipients this year are employees and professional staff who have worked at RMH for a minimum of 5 years, and up to 40 years.

The longest-tenured team member who was celebrated is Carolyn Jenkins, who has been with RMH for 40 years. Jenkins is a nurse who worked throughout RMH for the first 30 years of her career. Ten years ago, she applied for and earned an opportunity RMH made available at Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes as a Behavioural Support Nurse. The position has been a perfect fit for Jenkins given her relationships and understanding of the hospital and the clientele it serves. Her role on the GAIN Community Team highlights the continuum of care in our community.

The accumulative number of years served by the 154 Long Service Award recipients is 2,005 years.

Twenty-six individuals received an Excellence Award this year across four categories:

• Champion of Change
• Committed to the Team
• Dedicated to Excellence
• Respectful Communicator

A full list of the Long Service and Excellence Award recipients can be found here: https://rmh.org/document/long-service-and-excellence-award-winners-2025

Guests in attendance included City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie, Christine Norris, Chair of RMH’s Board of Directors, and Mona Malcolm Sharman, Chair of the RMH Foundation, who all provided remarks during event.

Quotes

“We are proud to celebrate members of our Ross family who have achieved significant career milestones and those honoured for their outstanding contributions. Their devotion to our patients, their loved ones, and our community exemplifies the exceptional care that is the hallmark of Ross Memorial Hospital. Congratulations to all who have demonstrated remarkable professionalism, commitment, and leadership.”

- Veronica Nelson, President & CEO, Ross Memorial Hospital

 

“Ross Memorial Hospital offers an environment where I can make a direct and meaningful impact on my community. Being part of a team that provides care, comfort and hope to patients and clients motivates me. I am especially thankful for the education and learning opportunities that have allowed me to grow as a clinician. Working here gives me the opportunity to continue learning from experienced professionals while contributing my own skills to improve client outcomes.”

- Carolyn Jenkins, 40-year Long Service Award recipient, Behavioural Support Nurse on GAIN Community Team, Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes via Ross Memorial Hospital

 

“I’m inspired to work at Ross Memorial Hospital because of its strong commitment to quality and patient-centered care. Even though much of my work happens behind the scenes, I take pride in ensuring that every process, result, and standard in our lab reflects the highest level of accuracy and safety. Every day brings new challenges and new chances to make a positive impact.”

- Sarah Hockaday, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory, Ross Memorial Hospital, 2025 Champion of Change Excellence Award Winner

 

Quick Facts

• RMH’s Long Service Awards recognize and celebrate members of the Ross team who have made a lasting impact within the hospital. Their commitment and professionalism over the years have improved the quality of the hospital and allowed for the Ross to continually provide exceptional care.
• RMH’s Excellence Awards recognize employees, physicians, other professional staff, volunteers, and community partners whose efforts inspire those around them. Through their actions, their words, their gestures, and their support, they have gained our respect as Ross Champions.
• The theme of this year’s awards ceremony was Golden Treasures of RMH.

 

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For more information, contact

Ryan Young

Communications and Public Affairs Officer

Ross Memorial Hospital

M: 705-328-4548

ryyoung@rmh.org