RECOGNIZING OUR ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

NCH hosted its 111th Annual Meeting in August 2022, led by Craig Muhlhauser, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Jeanette Ives Erickson, Interim President. During the meeting, NCH recognized members of the community who have made a particular impact on the hospital or the health of the community.

Stephen Murphy

Sandy Craig Leadership Award

Fire Chief Stephen Murphy retired in 2022 after a 35-year career as a fire fighter and EMT – the last five as Chief. In his time as Chief, Steve has made a major impact on the health and safety of the community by adding Advance Life Support capabilities to Nantucket’s EMT program. Most recently, the community witnessed first-hand how well-prepared the Nantucket Fire Department was when they miraculously contained the Veranda House fire.

Stephen Karp

Sandy Craig Leadership Award

If ever there were a lifetime achievement award for Leadership at NCH, Steve Karp would certainly qualify. Over the last decade, Steve led the planning, permitting and construction of the new hospital building and also helped raise funding for the project. As the Chair of the NCH Real Estate Committee, Steve has not only volunteered his own time and expertise, but he has also volunteered the expertise of his company, New England Development. Most recently, Steve has participated as a member of the New President Search Committee.

Jeanine Borthwick

Myrt Eldridge Volunteer of the Year Award

Former and returning Trustee, Jeanine Borthwick, developed ACKs of LOVE, an employee appreciation program to boost hospital morale during the winter. Along with a team of volunteers, Jeanine arranged for more than 15 local business to provide hospital employees with free and discounted services on food, shopping and activities. The program was fully funded by Jeanine and the other volunteers, allowing local business owners to benefit as well. The program was turnkey, free to the hospital, and the staff loved it.

Hy-Line Cruises

Phil Murray Business Award

Hy-Line Cruises transported over 50,000 COVID-19 tests to Hyannis during 2020 and 2021 at nocost to NCH. They provided excellent communication, often calling with updates on potential ferry cancellations and ensuring our on-time delivery of COVID tests to the Broad Institute.

Kim and Alan Hartman

Bruce A. Percelay Award for Philanthropy

Kim and Alan Hartman co-chaired the NCH Annual Fund in 2021 and 2022. With the 2020 cancellation of the Boston Pops on Nantucket, 2021 was a critical year for finances of the hospital. Kim and Alan’s energy, creativity and insights helped drive the Annual Fund to record levels, continuing today.