The Balinda Hunt Award for Nursing

Purpose: To recognize a nurse or nurse aide within the Nursing Services Department who exemplifies the values of kindness, compassion, empathy, commitment to high quality care, and teamwork.

Background: This award was created by Dr. Michael McGough to honor the legacy of Balinda Hunt, an LPN who dedicated over 30 years of service to Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community, and his mother Peggy, who was a resident that benefited from Balinda's compassionate care.

Award Details

Award Components:

• $100 check
• Award plaque
• Lunch with Dr. McGough

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Be employed as a nurse or nurse aide within the CKV Nursing Services department
• Be employed for at least 6 months
• Demonstrate consistent behavior aligned with the award's core values (kindness, compassion, empathy, commitment to high quality care, and teamwork)

Geographic Scope

Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, Pennsylvania

Nomination Process

Who Can Nominate:
All team members, residents, villagers, volunteers, families, and guests are invited to submit a nomination.

Nomination Period:
Open annually during the month of January (deadline: January 31)

Submission Methods:

1. Online nomination form (available at crosskeysvillage.org/the-balinda-hunt-award-for-nursing/)
2. Email to humanresources@crosskeysvillage.org
3. Interoffice mail to Human Resources
4. Hard copies may be requested by emailing humanresources@crosskeysvillage.org

Required Information:

• Name of nominee
• Nominee's position (nurse or nurse aide)
• Department (Nursing Services)
• Description of why nominee deserves the award
• Demonstration of core values (kindness, compassion, empathy, commitment to high quality care, teamwork)