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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – Nest Health hosted the first Nest Health Volunteer Awards Luncheon since the pandemic in late April to celebrate the work of 450 Nest volunteers over the past year.
Over a fine meal at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beach Resort, 150 volunteers from all walks of life attended the event as Nest Health President and CEO Ron Werft gave words of thanks and presented special recognition awards and scholarships to the community.
“As volunteers, you have chosen to share your gifts generously, and we are all better for you,” Mr. Werth said. “Your service is visible in all areas of Nest Health, and you are truly part of the care team.”
According to Cottage Health, “last year, 450 Cottage volunteers donated nearly 95,000 services” at the hospital’s three locations in Santa Barbara County.
Volunteer Toni Straka received special recognition and a lifetime recognition award for her 62 years and more than 15,500 hours of service at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
“Being at the cottage is the highlight of the week,” Ms. Straka said. “I’m looking forward to meeting and working with amazing people. Whether it’s an easy day or a challenging one, my goal is to leave with a smile on my face and make others smile…”
Santa Ynez High School students Gabriel Rodriguez, Chase Sylvia, Diana Corona, Alison Linane and Jazmin Gonzalez Salinas were awarded five $3,000 scholarships at the luncheon to help them pursue careers in health care.
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