Just like the Masters at Augusta National, St. Joseph’s/Candler’s McAuley Award ceremony is an annual spring tradition. Cancelling it for the year was not a viable option, so it was postponed until this week and presented virtually by Paul P. Hinchey, President & CEO of St. Joseph’s/Candler. 

Nominated by his co-workers as one who best exemplifies the mission and values of the health system, this year’s recipient is Andrew Williams, Manager of Respiratory Therapy at St. Joseph’s Hospital. 

“What some people call heroic, Andrew calls just another day at the office,” Mr. Hinchey said of Williams, who has served the health system for 38 years. “He is a man of God, a superb clinician, husband, and father—he checks off every box on the list. Andrew has had such an impact here as a co-worker.”

As the 2020 McAuley Award winner, Williams’ name and image will appear on the bronze McAuley plaque displayed in the lobbies of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital. He will receive a $3,000 honorarium, a one-year parking pass in the location of his choice, a one-month cafeteria meal pass, a gift certificate for a 60-minute massage at our Center for WellBeing, a St. Joseph’s/Candler watch and the McAuley plaque and pin.

This year, 74 St. Joseph’s/Candler co-workers from 48 different departments were nominated by their peers for the distinguished honor. Nominations are based upon an individual’s ability to illuminate the health system values of compassion, quality, integrity, courtesy, accountability and teamwork.