Portsmouth, Va. (October 16, 2007) –Ken Carter, director of environmental services at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, was recently selected as the Bon Secours DePaul representative for the health system’s 2007 Dedicated Service Award.

Carter has been with Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center for 32 years. He was selected for this prestigious honor because of his consistent demonstration of the Bon Secours Core Values of respect, compassion, quality, innovation and growth.  During his long tenure with Bon Secours, Carter has become well-known among his staff, peers and managers as a committed leader, always striving to improve his department and the facility. He treats his employees with dignity and respect. He serves as a role model because his employees follow his example in that they are ready and willing to get the job done. Carter has been especially helpful during times of emergency, such as hurricanes and flooding. He has also worked with the health system and Premier to establish benchmarks for environmental services and standards for linen usage.

The Bon Secours Health System headquartered in Marriottsville, MD, sponsors the Dedicated Service Award.  It honors employees who have demonstrated their commitment to the core values of Bon Secours. 
Carter was honored at a special dinner in Baltimore with about two-dozen other award recipients and executive leaders from throughout the Bon Secours Health System nationally.  In addition to a plaque commemorating his achievement and award, he will receive a Dedicated Service Award pin and monetary recognition. 

The Bon Secours Health System Dedicated Service Award honors employees who have demonstrated their commitment to the core values of Bon Secours.  Winners are chosen by a team of managers who base their decisions on how well nominees meet the selection criteria, which include support of the mission of Bon Secours, personal development and accomplishments in activities that reach beyond the recipient’s basic job description.  Dedicated Service Awards have been presented over the last 21 consecutive years.