McKenna Hackett Named 2026 ROSE Award Honoree at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics is proud to announce McKenna Hackett, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Patient Care Unit, as the recipient of the 2026 Rose Award. The award was presented during a special recognition ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, celebrating the exceptional care and compassion demonstrated by GMHC team members.
The Rose Award recognizes non-nursing clinical staff who demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication and service excellence in caring for patients and their families. The award celebrates the important role these team members play in delivering outstanding patient care at GMHC.
Hackett was nominated by Diane Kuempel Wagner, whose mother has been a patient at GMHC on several occasions over the past year. In her nomination, Wagner shared how Hackett’s compassion, encouragement and personal connection have made a lasting impression on her family.
“McKenna treats her with dignity and respect while bringing just the right amount of humor and encouragement,” Wagner wrote. “She has a special ability to connect with my mom and knows how to motivate her in a positive, lighthearted way.”
Wagner emphasized that Hackett’s willingness to take extra time with patients makes her care especially meaningful.
“She never makes my mom feel like just another patient. She understands that the little things matter,” Wagner shared.
Whether encouraging her mother to walk the halls, assisting with personal care or simply taking a few extra moments to connect, Hackett consistently demonstrates the compassion and respect that define exceptional patient care.
“As a daughter, there is comfort in knowing that someone genuinely cares about your loved one. That sense of trust is priceless,” Wagner wrote.
GMHC also recognized ten additional team members who received nominations for the 2026 ROSE Award: Sydney Thein, Kari Harbaugh, Tyler Thornton, Kara Berns, Amanda Miller, Dave Ng, Nancy Noel, Rusty Eilers, Cindy Kramer and Catie Dean. Each nominee was recognized for making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, coworkers and community members.
GMHC extends its congratulations to Hackett and all 2026 nominees, along with sincere appreciation to those who took the time to share their stories of exceptional care.
Recognizing Excellence at GMHC
At GMHC, we believe exceptional care deserves to be celebrated! Our employee recognition programs give patients, families, coworkers and community members an opportunity to recognize team members who make a meaningful difference.
Nominations are now being accepted for two upcoming awards:
- DAISY Award – March 15, 2027: Recognizes nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence.
- Sunshine Award – May 15, 2027: Recognizes non-clinical staff who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service and support.
Every nomination tells a story of kindness, compassion and dedication. GMHC encourages the community to take a moment to recognize someone who has made a difference. Your words of appreciation can have a lasting impact!
Help us recognize excellence at GMHC! Submit a nomination for the DAISY or Sunshine Award and share how a member of our team made a difference. Nomination forms for all three recognition programs, including the ROSE Award, are available online at: https://www.guttenberghospital.org/patients-visitors/daisy-nomination/
Paper nomination forms are also available at GMHC.