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BEE Award (Being Excellent Every Day)

Benefit Fund of McKenzie County

Foundation Semi-annual
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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 31, 2026

41 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

BEE Award – Being Excellent Every Day

Program Overview: The BEE Award recognizes professionals who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations in supporting patients, members, and fellow team members. This award celebrates staff members who are not nurses.

Geographic Scope: McKenzie Health locations including:

  • McKenzie Health Hospital (Watford City)

  • Good Shepherd Home (long-term care)

  • Connie Wold Wellness Center

  • All McKenzie Health facilities

    • Focus Areas: Recognition of exceptional service demonstrated through:

  • Creating welcoming, supportive environments

  • Building positive relationships with patients and staff

  • Going above and beyond daily responsibilities

  • Showing compassion and dedication

  • Contributing to team morale and culture

    • Eligibility:

  • All McKenzie Health staff members who are not registered or licensed nurses

  • Includes:

    • - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
    - Patient Registration staff
    - Wellness Center staff
    - Support and administrative staff
    - All non-nursing healthcare professionals

    Recognition Details:

  • Awards presented twice yearly (May and December)

  • Multiple nominations accepted each cycle (21-79 nominations typical)

  • Award winner receives special recognition, celebration, and announcement

    • Contact Information:

  • Lynn Welker-Fevold, MMHC, ACHE

  • Phone: 307-399-4145

  • Email: lwelker@mchsnd.org

  • McKenzie Health: 701-842-3000

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply for BEE Award Nomination

    Application Methods:
    1. Online Nomination: Visit mckenziehealth.com/bee-award/
    2. Written Nomination: Submit nomination at designated locations within McKenzie Health
    3. Digital Application: Available through the website

    Who Can Nominate:

  • Patients

  • Family members

  • Community members

  • Staff members/peers

    • Nomination Process:

  • Complete nomination form with staff member's name and department

  • Describe specific examples of exceptional service

  • Explain how the person goes beyond their job duties

  • Detail impact on patients, residents, or coworkers

  • Submit through online portal or written form

    • Award Cycle:

  • Spring cycle (May award): deadline approximately early May

  • Fall cycle (December award): deadline approximately early December

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