Outstanding Patient-Care Celebrated at MAHC Board Awards of Excellence

(Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Muskoka, ON) – Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) proudly celebrated the recipients of its 19th annual Board Awards of Excellence yesterday evening at the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame in Bracebridge.

The annual, peer-nominated awards recognize staff and teams who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional patient care, demonstrate outstanding leadership, and embody MAHC’s values in meaningful and impactful ways. From everyday acts of compassion to innovative approaches that strengthen care delivery, the awards shine a light on the people who make a difference across the organization.

This year marked an exciting evolution of the program, with the introduction of three new individual awards including the Staff Leadership Award and the Credentialed Staff Clinical Excellence Award, as well as two new team categories: the Extraordinary Caring Team Award and the Collaborative Team Award. These additions reflect MAHC’s continued commitment to recognizing excellence across all areas of care and teamwork.

“These awards are about more than recognition—they are about celebrating the extraordinary dedication and compassion our teams bring to patient care every single day,” said Dave Uffelmann, Chair of the MAHC Board of Directors. “They provide an opportunity for staff to recognize one another and highlight the incredible moments of leadership, collaboration, innovation, and kindness in supporting patients, families, and our communities. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and award recipients.”

The winners of the 2026 Board of Excellence awards are:

Staff Excellence Awards –
The late Georgina (Ginny) Metcalf, Unit Aide
Laura Weston, RN, ICU
Steven Lui, Charge Respiratory Therapist
Credentialed Staff Clinical Excellence Award – Dr. Nick Biasutti, Chief Medical Information Officer
Staff Leadership Award – Anthony Caradonna, Clinical Leader, Emergency DepartmentCredentialed Staff
Leadership Award – Dr. Carmen Baker, Physician, Rehab/Stroke
Extraordinary Caring Team Award – ICU Team
Collaborative Team Award – Mammography Team

A particularly heartfelt moment of the evening was the recognition of award recipient Ginny Metcalfe, whose impact continues to be deeply felt across South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Ginny, who passed away earlier this year, was remembered as a bright light known for her enthusiasm, kindness, and unwavering compassion for both patients and colleagues. Whether bringing joy as Mrs. Claus or offering support in everyday moments, she had a remarkable ability to make people smile. Ginny received three separate nominations in recognition of the difference she made. 

MAHC is also proud to recognize all nominees for their dedication to delivering exceptional care and contributing to a positive, supportive culture across the organization.

Individual Nominations
Aaron Hammond, Maintenance 
Aimee Brodie, Senior Imaging Technologist 
Alyson Frausel, Human Resources Business Partner
Carter Veitch, Ward Clerk
Bert Fazackerley, Environmental Services Aide
Dr. Luke Wu, Physician, ICU
Emily Staughton, RN, Obstetrics
Fiorella Ceglie, Environmental Services Aide
Grant Waymouth, Central Patient Scheduling & Registration Clerk
Jenna Fiorini, RN, Emergency Department 
Jenny Pidlubney, Team Leader, Emergency Department
Jonathan Clarke, Respiratory Therapist
Kali Robinson, Team Leader, ICU
Kelly Dawson, Team Leader, Surgical Services
Kim Bauer, RN, Emergency Department. 
Leanne Gray, Director, Human Resources
Lee-Anne Murphy, RN, Med/Surg 
Lindsay Bishop, Manager, Surgical Services & MDRD
Lorrie McManus, Nurse & Technician, OR 
Marilyne Gagnon, Lead Hand, Environmental Services
Miranda Ralph, Activation Coordinator
Pauline Pearsall, Senior Lab Technologist
Sheila Quinton, RN, Emergency Department
Tristin Sutherland, Med-Surgery

Team Nominations
Infection Prevention and Control Unit
OPSEU Paramedical Bargaining Team
Ontario Telemedicine Network Team
Transitional Care Unit 
Emergency Department, South Muskoka Memorial Hospital 
Past recipients are also posted on the MAHC website.

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Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site health care organization accredited with exemplary standing that provides acute care services at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Find out more about Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare by visiting www.mahc.ca. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

For more information, please contact:

Bobbie Clark, Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations
705-645-4404 ext. 3336; bobbie.clark@mahc.ca