The Spirit Award commemorates the spirit and caring concern for both residents and co-workers. The award also has great significance for staff because a panel of their peers selects the award recipient.

Eligibility: The recipients must be employed by Sherbrooke and Central Haven for one year or longer. Members of leadership, the managers’ group, and committee members are not eligible.

Award criteria: The award shall be given to a person, who in the opinion of the committee, exemplifies the highest standards in the delivery of care to residents. In appraising the qualifications of those under consideration, priority shall be given to consistent caring service and leadership over the years rather than for a single contribution or achievement.

The award shall be in recognition of an individual who:

1. Consistently applies the Eden Principles and Principles of Care in making decisions about overall quality resident care and services.
2. Applies the highest standards when providing all types of service and resident care.
3. Works co-operatively with co-workers and provides support and leadership in delivering quality care.
4. Makes positive suggestions which may result in improved service and resident care.
5. Supports the Eden Principles in eliminating the three plagues: Loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.

Winners of the Spirit Awards: