An EVS appreciation contest

From left, Larry Davis and Zonia Nazaruk of EVS.

Let’s have a little contest in recognition of this week as National Health Care Environmental Services Week.

Comment on this story with the full name of your favorite medical center EVS worker along with a few words about how great he or she is.

The EVS worker who generates the most comments — or “votes” — gets a $50 gift card to Hy-Vee.

You can vote:

  • For more than one EVS worker; but
  • Only once for each EVS worker.

Both UNMC and Nebraska Medicine EVS workers are eligible.

The “polls” close at 8:30 a.m. Friday.

300 comments

  1. Youri Pavlov says:

    I vote for Lisa Lantz. She is efficient, friendly and really, really helpful!

  2. satyanarayana says:

    Yassin Ali of the BMB department. He is very friendly and does a fantastic job

  3. Katy Menousek says:

    Leah Bailey is the best!!

  4. Vivian Capurro says:

    Maria Morguina, she has done a wonderful job cleaning the ARS building

  5. Rebecca says:

    Debra Duke has been so nice to work with through the years. She is so friendly!

  6. Maribeth Hohenstein says:

    Sherri Lindsey.
    She is always happy and very pleasant.
    I appreciate all that she does for us on the 8th Floor Lied!

  7. Lana Reichardt says:

    Early in the morning I am greeted by Gilbert in the lobby who is hard at work but greets me with a smile and a few kind words. Our floor is maintained by Kossi and he takes pride in keeping our environment top notch – it would pass the white glove inspection. He is eager to please and always has a big smile. Throughout the day, I encounter several hard working EVS. They are all winners and very much appreciated!!! "Thank you" to all whom make this campus shine and give extraordinary attention to detail 24/7.

  8. Stephanie says:

    I vote for Lisa Lantz. Lisa does a wonderful job keeping our lab tidy and functional and is also a joy to have around!

  9. Pam Welch - VCR Administrator says:

    I vote for Maria Morguina (ARS building). Maria is new to our building, and in the very short time she has been with us she has done an outstanding job! Our building has never looked better. She is very friendly, takes pride in her work, and goes that "extra mile". Thanks Maria!!!

  10. Eric Ernest says:

    Mary Walls helps take care of the emergency medicine offices. She is always pleasant and is a joy to have around. She works very hard at what she does and her efforts do not go unnoticed.

  11. Chris Kratochvil says:

    Maria Morguina has been a great addition to the ARS team, we are very happy to have her on board!

  12. Parthasarathy says:

    Yassin Ali is so dedicated.

  13. Punita Dhawan says:

    I vote for Lisa Lantz. It's great to have a smiley face around in the morning. She does a wonderful job cleaning the 9th Floor of ESH.

  14. Sonia Ditter says:

    Vote for Kouka Ouedraogo DRC 2

  15. Robert S. Dixon, DVM, MS, DACLAM says:

    My vote goes to Kouka Ouedraogo. He's the hardest working man with a positive happy personality. He keeps our DRC 2 and DRC 1 areas spotless. He always does a great job and he is very dependable. Go Kouka.

  16. Joe Dolezal says:

    Craig Lainson. Get well soon bud

  17. Rahat Jahan says:

    My vote goes to Yasin Ali from 7th floor, DRC1.

  18. chrystal nathan says:

    Kouka Ouedraogo does an amazing job cleaning DRC 1 and 2. He is always friendly and has a great personality.

  19. Linda Merriman says:

    Maria Marguina in the ARS building. She is a doing a great job is always so pleasant.

  20. Joseph Krajicek says:

    My vote has to go to Kouka Ouedraogo. Without a doubt in my 25 years working here, Kouka is head and shoulders above everyone else we've ever had. He keeps our areas spotless and always has a smile ready for you.

  21. Michael says:

    Thomas!

  22. Imayavaramban lakshmanan says:

    I vote for Yassin Ali, who is working in Department of Biochemistry and molecular biology. He is maintaining our department very clean. He is very perfection in his work.

  23. Jessica Odvody says:

    Lisa Lantz!!! She does an amazing job in Eppley Science Hall! She is always very friendly and makes the day brighter. Such a hard worker too, always going above and beyond. Not only does she make sure we have what we need but other floors that she's not responsible for too. Thank you LIsa for all that you do!

  24. Nicole Lemm says:

    SO hard to choose, we have such wonderful employees in our building! Leah Bailey

  25. Natasha Ferguson says:

    My vote goes to Kouka Quedraogo. He is so pleasant and does an amazing job!

  26. M says:

    Tomas Vizcaya-Landaverde – great job in radiology!

  27. Cathy Binstock says:

    Vote for Michael Clark, always pleasant and helpful.

  28. Cathy Binstock says:

    Martha Carter, CON. Always hard at work early in the am.

  29. Chris Peters says:

    I vote for Tomas Vizcaya-Landaverde! Thanks for your work in the radiology department

  30. M. A. Ray says:

    I would like to vote for Shiloah who works in the BTH building, she has cleaned our physical therapy offices and lab for several months, and does a fantastic job! She is always cheerful and pays great attention to detail. She is always willing to assist with any request, and it really shows that she is enthusiastic about her work! Bravo, Shiloah

  31. Marsha Ketcham says:

    Terri Gustafson Eppley Cancer Institute always a cheerful morning greeter and make my office smell great! She does an excellent job.

  32. Rod says:

    Cathy Christiansen in Wittson Hall is the best. She takes care of all of us in the library. Everything is spotless and she is always asking what more she can do.

  33. Karen Easterling says:

    Terri on Wittson third floor is always helpful in getting the supplies we need!

  34. mary c petersen says:

    I would like to vote for Michael Clark and Martha Carter. they work very hard at the college of nursing and we appreciate all that they do for us.
    mary petersen

  35. Pat Wortmann says:

    Maria Marguina does an excellent job for us here in Shackleford Hall. She is also very considerate and friendly.

  36. Dawn says:

    Zonia smiles all day, just like in the picture above. She is the most help person. I can't forget about Craig, he's the BEST.

  37. John Keenan says:

    A vote for my buddy Zonia! She works hard, but she's always got a smile.

  38. Zhen says:

    Vote for Lisa Lantz

  39. Sandra Sasse says:

    Thank you to Michael Clark and Martha Carter – we appreciate all of your hard work!

  40. Stuart Dayton says:

    Cathy Christiansen goes above and beyond everyday!

  41. Tonya Janke says:

    Martha Carter in the COLLEGE of NURSING. I love chit-chatting and learning about her <3.

  42. Tom O'Connor says:

    We love our EVS people — Zonia Nazaruk and Craig Lainson. Zonia has to be the friendliest person in the world. Craig and I love to talk about golf. After the U.S. Senior Open was held in Omaha last year, Craig gave me a golf towel from the event — what a guy!

  43. John Keenan says:

    Also a vote for Craig Lainson. Get well soon, Craig. We are all sending good thoughts your way.

  44. Moorthy Ponnusamy says:

    Yassin Ali is a sincere person

  45. Mary Clausen says:

    Zonia Nazaruk is my favorite medical center EVS worker. She does an excellent job and always has a smile on her face.

  46. Julie Carstens says:

    I would like to thank Debra Duke (and also vote for her)!! She keeps the Human Genetics Lab in tip-top shape and always has a smile on her face. She is very friendly and will go out of her way to meet a new employee and make them feel welcome. We love you, Debra!! 🙂

  47. Hua Yang says:

    Kouka Ouedraogo

  48. Lori Clapper says:

    Tami Howell hands down! She is knows when something needs done and does it without a second thought. Not only is she a huge asset to the campus she is a fabulous person. Kind, considerate, compassionate and friendly.

  49. Bev Hamman says:

    Tami Howell is the most caring and hardest working person I know! I love seeing her bright smile and positive outlook! She is always willing to do whatever we need. She is truly the best and we are so lucky to have her here! Tami you are the greatest!!!!

  50. Saswati Karmakar says:

    Hi ,
    Yassan Ali does a really good job !!

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