For Patients & Visitors

The BEE Award Nomination

The BEE Award, which stands for "Be Exceptional Everyday," is a recognition program at Mayo Clinic Health System designed to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our staff. The BEE Award serves as a platform to acknowledge those who consistently go above and beyond their regular duties — exhibiting extraordinary service to others in efforts to support patients, visitors and/or other staff within the organization.

What is the BEE Award

The BEE Award acknowledges individual efforts and reinforces our core values to all staff, patients and visitors. By celebrating those who exemplify our Mayo Clinic values, we aim to inspire others to strive for exceptional performance in their respective roles.

Patients, visitors and staff may submit nominations for the BEE Award year round. Recipients will be chosen by an internal selection committee and honored with the BEE Award on a routine basis — either monthly or quarterly.

Eligibility

All staff* who work at Mayo Clinic Health System are eligible for the BEE Award.

*If you would like to nominate a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, please utilize The DAISY Award Nomination Form for frontline nurses.

Criteria

When reviewing each nomination story, the BEE Award selection committee look for the following in the nomination submission:

  • Actively identified needs of patients, visitors and/or other staff.
  • Used their skills and talents to address concerns for other people.
  • Exemplified the kind of team member that patients, loved ones and staff recognize as an outstanding role model.
  • Used resources to assist others.
  • Modeled Mayo Clinic's RICH TIES — Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence and Stewardship — values in their everyday work.

Nominations

One of the unique aspects of the BEE Award is its inclusive nomination process. We believe recognition should come from all corners of our community, which is why the nominations are accepted by patients, visitors and staff. This approach ensures staff who make a profound difference receive the recognition they deserve.

Make a nomination

For Wisconsin locations: Complete and submit the Wisconsin BEE Award Nomination Form.

For Minnesota locations: Complete and submit the Minnesota BEE Award Nomination Form.

Sample nomination:

I am excited to nominate Pat E. for the BEE Award.

During our recent pharmacy department move, Pat went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition. Some of their actions included taking on extra responsibilities, organizing and labeling inventory, even arriving early or staying late to coordinate with the moving team and ensure all equipment was properly handled. Additionally, Pat supported our team by providing clear instructions, helping us settle into the new space and maintained a positive attitude throughout the process.

For the exceptional efforts and commitment, I recommend Pat for this recognition.