2024 Lightning Talk: Spirit Awards, Dr Marissa Dry, Campbell River Medical Staff Engagement Initiative Society
Spirit-boosting recognition reduces burnout, builds teams
The Campbell River Spirit Awards recognize the dedication, passion, talent, and tireless efforts of those working locally to provide significant contributions to meaningful health care initiatives.
The Spirit Awards were conceived in 2019 as a way to recognize heroes among peers with the first gala event planned for 2020. When COVID pressures prevented medical staff and teams from gathering in-person as planned, the MSA did not want to cancel so forged ahead in new, creative ways.
Three-year evolution of awards
- The inaugural Spirit Awards in 2020 were filmed by a local company in an emergency room physician’s backyard, with award recipients giving acceptance speeches over Zoom. It was then shared to the entire medical group who enjoyed it in the safety of their own home. Award plaques were subsequently installed in the physician lounge.
- In 2021, the awards were again held online with some enhancements such as virtual backgrounds.
- In 2023, the Campbell River physicians finally got together for their first in-person appreciation and awards event with local and regional Island Health partners.
Nomination and selection process
- All members of the MSA and Division are eligible to nominate a person for an award.
- Nomination forms are circulated in the physician's lounge, by e-mail, and partner websites.
- Winners are chosen via majority voting from colleagues and in the case of a tie, a selection committee.
Physician awards categories
- Superhero award, lifetime achievement, excellence in technology, leadership, remote and/or outreach champion, excellence in patient care, innovations in patient care, excellence in partnership, excellence in education and competency.
Awards open to non-physicians and physicians
- Unsung hero, community advocacy and integrity, mystery.
“It is not okay for us to feel like it's the daily grind to save a patient from septic shock or to save a diabetic foot from amputation. We save lives, limbs, and increase the patient’s dignity every day in many ways. The vision was for just one night to make our local heroes feel appreciated.” – Dr Marissa Dry
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