Wayne Memorial Hospital’s 2024 Employee of the Year

(Honesdale, PA February 19, 2025)…Lisa Freiermuth is Wayne Memorial Hospital’s 2024 Employee of the Year. She has been a cheerful presence in food services at Café 601, the hospital’s kitchen and dining for over 12 years. Lisa was the Employee of the Month in November and was joined by other monthly winners through the year along with administrators, coworkers and additional staff from various departments. CEO Jim Pettinato surprised Lisa and presented her with a plaque and a monetary award. Additionally, she received a bouquet of flowers and a Wayne Memorial swag bag.

The many positive comments about Lisa and her work ethic included, “A special award for a special lady”, from Chief of Professional and Ancillary Services Jim Hockenbury, MHA, ACHE. She humbly accepted the award and said, “I wish it could be EMPLOYEES of the Year because everyone in our department deserves it. I don’t do it alone.” Speaking to the staff gathered in the hospital lobby for the event, Chief of Human Resources Cathy Mignone said, “We can’t do any of this without all of you. Everyone here matters.” She encourages all employees to recognize and communicate about the value of each other’s work.

Congratulations Lisa and thank you!