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Sheri L. Ferguson, deputy to the commander for quality and safety, was honored during the 62nd annual Distinguished Civilian Service Awards alongside seven other honorees representing different agencies within the Department of Defense.
“It was extremely rewarding to be recognized for my efforts in quality and safety,” said Ferguson. “The Army Medical Department works very hard to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to all of our beneficiaries. I am proud to represent a small piece of that effort.”
Ferguson was accompanied by Col. Patrick M. Garman, hospital commander, to receive her award from Anthony M. Kurta, who performed the duties of the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
“Each nominee was evaluated on his extraordinary commitment to public service and demonstration of an inspiring degree of personal and professional ethics,” said Kurta. “Their contributions are notable because they have increased efficiencies and significantly improved operations within the department.”
The Distinguished Civilian Service Award is the highest recognition the DOD can award employees and is reflective of their exceptional devotion to duty accompanied by notable contributions in their careers.
Ferguson was nominated by the command team at EACH for her long history of quality performance, according to Garman.
Previously a colonel in the Army Nurse Corps with 27 years of service, Ferguson served as the deputy commander for nursing at EACH before retiring in 2011.
“Her successful Army career has spring- boarded her civilian career,” said Garman. “Her talent and experience has elevated our quality and safety processes throughout our health system.”
Her husband, Kerry R. Ferguson, was also in attendance at the event honoring his wife of 28 years.
“I’m proud of everything she’s ever done,” said Kerry Ferguson. “From being a colonel, and now doing this exceptional work … extremely proud. I was with her for 24 of her 27 years while she was in the Army.”
While Sheri Ferguson was surprised to find she was selected to receive the award, the Kokomo, Indiana, native was celebrated by her family back home.
“My family, especially my husband who is also a DOD employee, was so proud of me,” she said. “I think he told everyone he knew about it. He has always been supportive of my career decisions.”
Sheri Ferguson said she continues to stay committed to high reliability in health care quality and safety.
“My work ethic and devotion to duty will not change,” she said.
As a valued member of the EACH team, Sheri Ferguson continues to set the bar for excellence at Army Medical Department Activity Command-Fort Carson.
“Sheri represents our unit with professionalism, expertise and compassion,” said Garman. “Her selection is emblematic of the outstanding civilian employees who work at Evans.”
| Date Taken: | 11.24.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 12.29.2017 11:17 |
| Story ID: | 260694 |
| Location: | FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US |
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