Every year during Nurses Week, Virginia Commonewalth University (VCU) Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) presents awards to three deserving employees. The addition of a fourth award for leadership is new for this year.

The Dee McMillian Nurse Care Partnership award is named after the late Dee McMillian who was a true nurse partner for many nurses and nursing staff at VCU Health CMH.

The Carole Love Licensed Practical Nurse award is named in honor of Registered Carole Love, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), who is remembered for her exemplary contributions to nursing at CMH.
The Alice Tudor Professional Nursing award is named in honor of Registered Nurse Alice Tudor for the dedicated, professional and passionate care she provided to patients at VCU Health CMH for more than 50 years.

The Ursula Butts Leadership award is named for Ursula Butts, Master’s in Health Services Administration (MSHA), in appreciation and recognition to an outstanding leader for her visionary guidance and exemplary leadership.

Also during the event, Registered Nurse Erin Davis was recognized for the first VCU Service Excellence award and Registered Nurse Hillary Tackett was recognized for the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association First Safety award.