October 19, 2022

Since 1995, the Auxiliary of Bethesda Hospital has recognized a Bethesda volunteer with the Betty J. Turner Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award. This year, 9 volunteers were nominated for this award by departments in the Bethesda region. 

We are happy to announce the 2022 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year is Loren Hoffmann, nominated by Bethesda Butler.

As a Unit Helper in the Inpatient Unit at Bethesda Butler, Loren was recognized by a grateful family for the way she interacted with their father. It meant so much to “know that he was in good hands [and] also caring hands,” they wrote.

Loren is also a team member in the Bethesda North ED. Congratulations to Loren and thank you to all of our volunteers!

The nominees are pictured here along with last year’s Volunteer of the Year, Mark Ossege:

Nominees Pictured (L to R):

Linda Hoffman, Thomas Center Infusion
Mark Ossege, 2020-21 Volunteer of the Year, Bethesda North ED
Eric Hawkins, 4th, 5th, and 6th floors Unit Helper & Pastoral Care Visitor
Loren Hoffmann, Bethesda Butler IPU
Paul Pacini, Bethesda North Endoscopy
Kathleen Rieger, Bethesda North Pastoral Care
Joann Hull, Kenwood Infusion Center, Bethesda Crafter, HOC Greeter
Donald Richardson, Front Desk Bethesda North & Train Conductor
Miho Boyer, Unit Helper 5200, 5300, 6200, 6300
Karen McGoff, Bethesda North Volunteer Services Office