Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently recognized two employees as its 2023 Employees of the Year. Lidia Sorto and Gloria Gilstrap received the award, which is the highest honor an NGHS employee can receive.
Each year, the selection committee is challenged to select one person from among the health system’s employees of the month for the honor. The system’s top administrator says that choosing just one proved difficult this year.
“It’s pretty remarkable when you have trouble finding just one outstanding employee within your health system,” said NGHS President and CEO Carol Burrell. “While I know that all of our employees bring their best every day, Lidia and Gloria have gone above and beyond during their combined 46 years spent with NGHS. I am so thankful we have them on our team.”
Sorto has been with NGHS for 16 years and works as a cashier in nutrition services. She is described as having an infectious smile, being dependable, kind, and a person who easily connects with others – she even remembers most people’s names after they go through her line just one time in the cafeteria.
Gilstrap has been with NGHS for 30 years and serves as an employee benefits administrator. She is described as being smart, loyal, generous, and incredibly hard-working. While she prefers to stay behind the scenes, Gilstrap is an instrumental part of the benefits department dedicated to every project and assignment.
Along with Sorto and Gilstrap, NGHS recognized almost 550 employees of 10 years or more for their tenure at the annual event, including 15 employees for 40+ years of service.
Northeast Georgia Health System is based in Gainesville, Georgia, with medical offices and hospitals across the northern part of the state. The health system has around 7,500 employees.
