2025 BMH Employee Service Awards

Nearly 200 Beaufort Memorial employees – and a total of 1,985 years of service – received a round of applause at the organization’s Employee Service Awards held at the beginning of October.

The nonprofit health system honored 190 employees in total, including employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 45 years of service at Beaufort Memorial.

There were 92 employees celebrating 5 years this year, 52 celebrating 10 years, 13 celebrating 15 years, 16 celebrating 20 years and 11 celebrating 25 years. The veterans of the group included one employee ringing in three decades with Beaufort Memorial, four celebrating 35 years and one employee who was honored with an impressive 45 years at the organization.

Christine Smith, a central transporter at the main hospital in Beaufort, received a standing ovation for her 45 years.
Baxley said that this event reinforces one of his favorite quotes: “Grow where your feet are planted.”

“There is something so special about this, especially in a world like today’s,” he said. “Your commitment shines through, and we thank you for that. We thank you for your dedication.”