The Baur Award is named in memory of Sister Johanna M. Baur who served as the first head nurse and first superintendent of Union Hospital from 1896 to 1902. She was responsible for developing a capable and well-trained nursing staff by establishing the Union Hospital School of Nursing. The Baur Award was created to honor her enterprising spirit and recognize those who continue the work which she began.
The Baur Award recognizes a volunteer or employee of Union Health, or a member of the Board of Directors of Union Health, Union Hospital Clinton, Union Medical Group, Union Health Foundation or Visiting Nurses Association of the Wabash Valley who has made outstanding contributions to patient care and health care advancement. This can be evidenced by:
- Improvements in patient care or community service.
- Implementation of new programs or services.
- Effective ongoing operations and management.