At the 50th Annual South Florida Federal Employee of the Year Awards Program held in Miami, Jennifer Swiger, a nurse at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, won both the Award for Valor and Employee of the Year Award.
Swiger was recognized for her quick response time in responding to a motor vehicle collision in a desolate area by triaging and treating the critically injured patients and calling 911. She was also the recipient of a letter written by a Veteran to President Obama that compared her to Florence Nightingale for her concern and kindness.