Eight Cary residents have been named WakeMed Circle of Excellence Award winners, the hospital system’s highest employee honor: Jessica Dixon (project specialist – infection control); Juan Santiago (finance and accounting representative); Dana Thomas (rehab specialist – physical therapy); Gayle Dworkin (hospitality services representative – guest services); Lisa Lysik (occupational therapist – outpatient rehab); Amy Northup (pharmacist); Laryssa Cribb (pharmacy technician); Julie Macie (graphic design architect).

Fifteen residents from Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs have been named WakeMed Circle of Excellence Award winners: Lynda Callahan (Fuquay-Varina, primary charge nurse); Dr. James Cappola (Apex, hospitalist); Neha Mehta (Holly Springs, senior cytotechnologist); Lynn Hammer (Fuquay-Varina, rehab team leader); Lacrecia Bell (Holly Springs, staff nurse); Pamela Ellis (Holly Springs, business analyst); Jennifer Griwatsch (Holly Springs, quality management technician); Cynthia Parker (Apex, observation unit); Betsy Seymour (Apex, risk management analyst); James Flanagan (Apex, occupational therapist); Kimberly Fordham (Apex, clinical staff pharmacist); Dr. Bonnie Graff (Fuquay-Varina, care coordinator); Kelly Rossi (Holly Springs, retail services assistant); Parrish Dickens (Fuquay-Varina, nursing manager); Jean Freudenthal (Apex, pharmacist).