Texas Tech Physicians SPIRIT Awards Presented

The sixth annual SPIRIT Awards were presented June 16. The awards are given to employees that exemplify Texas Tech Physicians SPIRIT values. In 2009, the SPIRIT values were conceived as part of the Awesome Performance Standards. SPIRIT values and standards are expected at all times by Texas Tech Physicians employees. One award for each of the stated values was given in addition to an overall SPIRIT award.

Those honored with SPIRIT awards included:

Service Excellence
Rowena Kerby, Texas Tech Physicians Pathology

Patient First
George Brindley, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians Orthopaedics

Integrity
Janelle Escobar, Texas Tech Physicians Pediatrics

Respect
Jennifer Fry, Texas Tech Physicians Neurology

Innovation
Misty Ramon, Texas Tech Physicians Student Health Services

Teamwork
Joni Davis, Texas Tech Physicians Orthopaedics

Spirited Leader
Juli McCauley, Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine

Overall Spirit
James Atkison, Texas Tech Physicians Pediatrics

The winners of the SPIRIT award received $100, a Texas Tech Physicians jacket and also will have their photo placed on the Wall of Fame in the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion.