“I like being around people – the environment, just being around people and making people’s lives better,” she says. Michaud, a 21-year EVS veteran, was recognized with a Driven by Optimism Award at this year’s Awards of Excellence for all she does – and for doing it with a smile. She also won’t get upset if you walk on her freshly washed floor before it dries. She does it all while offering cheerful hellos to visitors and patients, and sharing in conversations that ensue from those greetings. It’s also a better place for having Michaud lend her cleaning prowess to one of the busiest areas of the hospital.
