North Fulton Director Wins Engineer Of The Year Award

The Georgia Society for Hospital Engineers of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) recently presented North Fulton Hospital Director of Plant Operations Larry Collett with the Engineer of the Year Award.  

Collett received his award on Thursday, June 5 at the group’s annual awards luncheon.

Established in 1992, the award honors society members who have made significant contributions to the field of healthcare engineering.

Some of the items that are factored into consideration are educational presentations made, meetings attended, continuing education, years of service in engineering, offices held, and articles published. The award also recognizes major accomplishments by the nominee in reducing operating cost, assuming additional responsibilities, and improving the hospital engineering image.

Since the hospital opened its doors in 1983, Collett "has been an integral member of the staff working behind the scenes to make sure that North Fulton Hospital runs smoothly," the hospital said in its news release. 

He has overseen transitions in technology "that have revolutionized patient care and watched the hospital grow dramatically over the last 31 years."

"We are very proud to have him on our staff and we are thrilled that the GHA recognized him as Engineer of the Year," said Debbie Keel, CEO of North Fulton Hospital. "His dedication is beyond compare."