Leaf Award

LeafSm

The LEAF Award recognizes care team members – both clinical and non-clinical, located on the main campus and at our off-site facilities – who contribute to an exceptional patient, family, and fellow team member experience through their dedication to Excellence with Compassion.

NOMINATION PROCESS:

If you would like to nominate an exceptional member of the San Antonio Care Team, please submit your nomination digitally by clicking here to our online form. When you are finished, press "submit" and it will be emailed to the selection committee. If you would like to submit a paper nomination, please click on the link below to download the PDF form.  Please submit your nomination by the 15th of each month to be considered for the current month's award.

Mail or drop off paper nominations to:

San Antonio Regional Hospital
Attn: Human Resources Department
999 San Bernardino Road, 
Upland, California 91786 

To download the LEAF Award nomination form, please click here.

If you need Adobe Acrobat to read the file, click here.

If you are looking for the DAISY Award for an RN, please click here.

If you are looking for the PROVIDER Award, please click here.


May 2026 LEAF Award Recipient

May Leaf-Winner Liliana Aguayo, CNA

Liliana (Lily) Aguayo, CNA - Surgery
LEAF Award – May 2026

Liliana joined our Surgery Department six months ago as a hard-working, dedicated CNA. She was nominated for the LEAF Award by a fellow care team member after they worked side by side providing compassionate care for a patient who had just undergone an extensive surgery and was experiencing post-operative complications with an ostomy device. Liliana was immediately there to help ensure the patient’s comfort, cleanliness, and dignity throughout the process. Her colleague shared, “While others may shy away from situations like this, Liliana immediately jumped in, took the lead, and provided outstanding support. Having a CNA like Lily is an asset to any unit.” Liliana is committed to continuing her growth in the medical field and advancing her career to create an even better future for herself and her daughter.

Congratulations, Liliana!

 

Awardee-Leaf-May-2026

May LEAF Award

Leaf-Nominee-May-2026

May LEAF Nominees

(listed in random order, some not shown)
Liliana “Lilly” Aguayo — Surgery
Meri Becker — Physical Therapy
Jocelyn Herrera-Cordova - Tele Citrus 3rd Fir
Hendrik “Rick” Ricafrente — Physical Therapy
Valerie Ibanez Sanchez - Cardiology
Jennifer Stevens — Cardiology
Alexandra Escandon-tele Citrus 2" Floor
Joanna Perez — EVS
Joel Punsalan — Respiratory Care
Vivian Quintana — Radiology/CT

 


2026 Winners

May: Liliana (Lily) Aguayo, CNA Surgery

April: Theony Andrade, Woman's Breast Imaging Center

March: Debra Abrams, Laboratory – Blood Bank

February: Byron Jackson, Security/Emergency Department

January: Mitch O’Brien, Volunteer & Spiritual Services

2025 Winners

December: Alexandra Escandon, CNA, Tele/Citrus DOU East

November: Leslie Ibarra, CNA, Med/Surg – Latimer Pavilion

October: Karla Hernandez, CNA, Observation Unit

September: Michael Warren, Security

August: Angie Nguyen-Webster, RT, Respiratory Care

July: Liberty Perez, CNA, 4th Vineyard Orthopedics

June: Angie Hashioka, Radiology

May: Shannon Ades, Radiology

April: Lizzett Burnett, Radiology

March: Summer Ramirez, Emergency Department

February: Vanessa Villarreal, Emergency Department

January: Masroor Khan, Information Technology Services

2024 Winners

December: Alex Dousdebes, Volunteer & Spiritual Services

November: Sam Mrad, Volunteer & Spiritual Services

October: Bobby Godoy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

September: Sean Bemis, Engineering/Facilities

August: Bill Salisbury, Materials Management

July: Patti Nonemaker, Volunteer Services

June: Bernard Essiful, Occupational Therapist

May: Allen Napoles, CNA, Latimer

April: Keith Proctor, Volunteer and Spiritual Care Services

March: Rayan Baig, Emergency Department

February: Jessica Lange, Laboratory

January: Breanna Deyoung, Pharmacy