On March 2, 2018, American Vein proudly recognized employees and teams for their outstanding contributions in 2017 that continue to move our business forward as a leading provider of vein and vascular healthcare, as well as practice management excellence.
Announcing the annual American Vein & Vascular Institute excellence awards is always our favorite time of year, we are so fortunate to have a truly awesome team working with us. The peer-nominated awards recognize the standout work of some great individuals within our company and reflect the respect their coworkers have for them.
All awards are peer-nominated, with the exception of the Founders’ Award and the Clinic of the Year. During our Excellence Award Banquet, American Vein proudly recognized the following winners for their 2017 contributions:
- The Founders’ Award, chosen by Dr. Gibbs and Erin Gibbs
o Angela Cole
- To & From the Heart Award
o Brittany Kristan, Vice President of Business Services, Corporate
- Clinic of the Year
o Parker Clinic, 19284 Cottonwood Drive, Suite 204, Parker, CO
- Service Excellence Award
o Belva Zmerzlikar, accounting manager, Corporate
- Provider of the Year
o Dr. Madson, vascular and endovascular surgeon, North Pueblo
- Unsung Hero Award
o Julie Van Soelen, marketing coordinator, Arlington, TX
- Rookie of the Year
o Ed Priem, Vice President of Finance, Corporate
Write-in Awards (as delineated by the write-in content from nominees)
- “Challenge Accepted” – Arlington Clinic Team
- “Best Family Member Who Makes Spanish Rice” – April Decker
- “Work Ethic Award” – Mary Ontiveros-Otero
- “Take One for The Team” – Beth Mizar
- “Accepting of Change” – Jessica Laughlin
- “Owner’s Award” – Erin and Dr. Gibbs