Leaf Award

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.
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February 2025 LEAF Award Recipient
LEAF Award – February 2026
Byron joined San Antonio with an extensive background in security and protection. Although new to the healthcare environment, his peers can confirm that Byron has adapted and thrived! He was nominated for our LEAF award by a fellow care team member who shared: “I would like to formally recognize our ER security guard Byron for his exceptional dedication, responsiveness, and genuine care for staff safety. His presence alone brings a sense of reassurance during high-stress moments. He is always vigilent, proactive, and attentive to what is happening on the unit--never minimizing concerns or making staff feel that they are ‘overreacting.’ What truly sets him apart is not just how quickly he responds, but the way he consistently shows that staff safety is his top priority. It is clear that he takes his role seriously and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of the nurses and team he works alongside.”
Congratulations, Byron!
February LEAF Nominees
2026 Winners
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
