🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Quarter 2 Pillar Award Winner, Emilee Novak, CST! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Emilee Novak on being selected as our 2026 Quarter 2 Pillar Award Winner!

Emilee exemplifies our six pillars—Quality, People, Finance, Service, Growth and Community—through her unwavering commitment to excellence in the Operating Room.

As an outstanding Certified Surgical Technologist, Emilee brings professionalism, compassion, and exceptional technical skill to every case. She remains calm and composed, even in the most stressful situations, providing a steady presence that inspires confidence throughout the surgical team. Her dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to step in wherever she is needed make her an invaluable member of our organization.

One of Emilee's greatest strengths is her passion for teaching. She dedicates time to mentoring our surgical students, patiently explaining procedures, demonstrating best practices, and encouraging them every step of the way. Her investment in developing future healthcare professionals reflects her commitment to Growth and People, while ensuring the highest standards of Quality patient care.

Emilee is also a true team player who communicates with respect, supports her coworkers, and consistently puts patients first. She embodies the values that define Daviess Community Hospital and makes a positive impact on everyone she works with.

Thank you, Emilee, for your dedication, leadership, and the difference you make each day. Your commitment to our patients, your teammates, and our mission is truly deserving of this recognition.