05/13/2026
Erie Shores HealthCare celebrated the 2025/26 Excellence in Service Awards, recognizing employees, physicians, volunteers, learners and teams whose dedication reflects the best of our organization.
This year, 80 nominations were submitted across the award categories, highlighting the compassion, professionalism, teamwork and leadership shown across ESHC every day.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Nurse of the Year: Angie Fraser, ED Clinical Resource Nurse, recognized for her leadership, clinical excellence and steady presence in the Emergency Department during a year of change.
Physician of the Year: Dr. Elizabeth Tai, Radiologist, recognized for her thoughtful, evidence-based practice, strong clinical judgment and collaborative leadership in Diagnostic Imaging.
Employee of the Year: Michael Bancroft, Physio Tech, recognized for his compassion, reliability and commitment to going above and beyond for patients and colleagues.
Leader of the Year: Mike Beri, Manager of Lab, Cardio, and the Pelee Island Nursing Station, recognized for his steady leadership, mentorship and work to strengthen services across Laboratory, Cardio and the Pelee Island Clinic.
Volunteer of the Year: Lorri Keys, ED Volunteer, recognized for 14 years of reliable volunteer service, helping keep the Emergency Department stocked and supporting new volunteers.
Group of the Year: Housekeeping, recognized for their essential behind-the-scenes work keeping the hospital clean, safe and running smoothly.
Extern of the Year: Lauren Humber, recognized for her positive attitude, strong work ethic and compassionate support for patients and teams in the Emergency Department and Admission and Discharge Unit.
Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and award recipients. Your commitment to care, service and teamwork helps make Erie Shores HealthCare stronger.
