28/04/2026
🎉🎉CELEBRATING DEDICATION AT RYDE HOSPITAL 🏆🏆
Ryde Hospital recently recognised decades of commitment and care at its Time in Service Awards.
The event honoured staff who have reached milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service with the Northern Sydney Local Health District.
Forty staff members attended the ceremony, where they were presented with certificates, badges and a small token of appreciation. Those marking 30 years or more of service also received a commemorative pen in recognition of their longstanding contribution.
Among those recognised were four staff celebrating 40 years of service, including wardsperson Garry Simont, operating theatre nurses Judith Stuart and Deborah Simont, and Nurse Unit Manager Janelle Cahill.
Each were acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to Ryde Hospital and reputations for dedication, leadership and supporting both colleagues and patients over decades of service.
Staff celebrating 35 years included Emma Vartanians from the Integrated Booking Unit and social worker Rosaria Browne, both valued for their expertise, guidance and longstanding contributions to patient care.
Ryde Hospital General Manager Jennifer McConnell said the awards were an important opportunity to recognise the people behind the service. “Ryde Hospital is incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable years of service demonstrated by our staff,” she said.
“Reaching milestones of 10, 20, even 40 years is no small feat – it reflects deep commitment, compassion and a genuine dedication to patient care.
“These individuals have shaped our hospital’s culture and supported generations of patients and colleagues. We thank them for their outstanding contribution and the lasting impact they continue to make every day.
“Congratulations to all recipients. Your service continues to make a lasting difference to patients, colleagues and the community.”
