Couple Awarded For Supporting Healthcare Heroes In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — In April 2020, COVID-19 was everywhere, and people all over were celebrating the hard work of healthcare workers. During that time, an Ocean City couple launched a lawn sign campaign to show their support for healthcare heroes, and now, they've been awarded for it.

Chris and Andrea Monihan of Ocean City were presented with Shore Medical Center's prestigious Surgical Chairman's Award on Nov. 29, given to a physician, nurse, organization, administrator or community member who has gone above and beyond to support Shore's Surgical programs.

Their campaign raised funds for Shore Medical Center while showing support for healthcare workers at their local community hospital.

“Chris and Andrea's philanthropic support and activism in our community over recent years, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, allowed for the continued ongoing function of Shore Medical Center and our Surgical Department,” said Dr. Leonard Galler, clinical and administrative surgical department chairman and part of the Surgical Chairman's Award Selection Committee for many years. “Their community wide lawn sign campaign served as inspiration to our surgical team who worked tirelessly to care for our community. Their leadership and commitment to our hospital's mission, our surgical team and our community are greatly appreciated. They were beacons of hope and support during trying times for our community.”