The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is paying tribute to some of its longest standing supporters.

The hospital is hosting its annual recognition event on Thursday for long-service employees, volunteers, physicians and retirees.

Among those being honoured – Deborah Ancocik will be recognized for 50 years of service, while Mary Jean Horne, Donna Parry and Cathy Pollock will be recognized for 45 years of service.

“CKHA’s annual Recognition Banquet provides a wonderful opportunity to thank our valued staff, volunteers and physicians for their ongoing commitment to health care in Chatham and Rural Kent,” said Lisa Northcott, Vice President, People and Chief Nursing Executive. “Whether our staff are celebrating five years with CKHA or their retirement, we are proud and appreciative of their commitment to providing safe, quality Patient and Family Centred Care to our patients, families and community.”

Guests of honour also include 105 five year, 42 ten year, 10 fifteen year, 25 twenty year, 13 twenty-five year and 24 thirty year award recipients.

The Annual Alliance Awards of Excellence as well as the Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction will also be presented