The Sunshine Award honors employees who model compassionate service of the highest standard to patients, visitors, and customers of Union Health. The Sunshine Award recognizes exceptional support members who work closely with our clinical staff to improve patient experience and patient care.
Any employee or member of the public can nominate a Union Health employee for the Sunshine Award.
Our most recent Sunshine Award Winners are:
Lacey Nepote, 2025
On a particularly busy day, Lacey Nepote went above and beyond to fulfill a heartfelt birthday wish for one of our patients. Despite the challenges and demands of the unit, she made time to provide a moment of dignity and comfort that deeply touched everyone involved.
The patient had requested a shower—something that seemed unlikely given the circumstances. But Lacey made it happen. She stayed with him for nearly an hour, ensuring his safety and comfort throughout. What stood out most was not just the act itself, but the way she carried it out—with gentleness, patience, and genuine compassion. Thank you, Lacey for treating our patients like family.
Izyc McCoskey, 2023
Izyc McCoskey was recently caring for a patient that had been given a grave diagnosis. Izyc was preparing the patient for an upcoming surgery by helping wash his hair and shave. Izyc took his time and was solely focused on his patient.
The patient identified the extra care Izyc took and said, “you are my hero.” When the patient was taken to surgery, he told Izyc to visit him as he would be on a different floor.
The next day, Izyc did just that and visited the patient in his street clothes!