DOVER, Del. — A Bayhealth leader has been honored by the U.S. Department of Defense for her outstanding support of an employee serving in the Air Force Reserve.
Angeline Dewey, MSN, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, senior director of Clinical Practice and Professional Development at Bayhealth, received the Patriot Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award recognizes supervisors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to helping Guard and Reserve members balance their civilian and military duties.
Dewey was nominated by Mackenzie Soto, a Bayhealth Professional Development Associate and Air Force Reservist, who cited her manager’s consistent encouragement and flexibility. “The Patriot Award represents more than just a certificate – it’s a reflection of the encouragement, understanding and flexibility that leaders like Angel show every day,” Soto said. “Her support makes it easier for me to fulfill both my civilian responsibilities and my military obligations.”
The ESGR Patriot Award is part of a Department of Defense initiative that promotes cooperation between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers. Dewey received the award during a surprise presentation at Bayhealth.
For more information about the Patriot Award and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, visit esgr.mil.
Pictured, left to right: Eugene Hebert, Chair Emeritus at DE Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Mackenzie Soto, MPA, BS / Professional Development Associate at Bayhealth, Angeline Dewey MSN, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, NPD-BC / Senior Director, Clinical Practice and Professional Development at Bayhealth and Colonel Jon Bergman / 512th Mission Support Group Commander, Delaware Air National Guard.
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