Salem Nurse Wins Best Caregiver in ‘Biggest Heart Awards’

SALEM, NH - A Salem nurse was recently recognized as part of the Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) ‘Biggest Heart Awards’ contest, which celebrates community members for using their big hearts to promote kindness and public service.

Linda Aubin of Salem, NH was picked for the caregiver award. Aubin works as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Mass.

MVCU donated $500 to Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation on her behalf, in honor of her granddaughter. Aubin has been a labor and delivery nurse for 30 years; she considers it an honor and privilege to support women and their partners through the great joys and unfortunate sorrows of childbirth. During the nomination process, her nominator told a compelling story of how Aubin went above and beyond the call of duty to support her during both of her pregnancies.

MVCU honored community members in eight categories, donating $4,000 to local nonprofits on behalf of the winners and giving $1,600 in prize money to the winners.

“MVCU has been committed to supporting its community for more than 60 years, and with the Biggest Heart Awards, we had the privilege of honoring the unsung heroes in our communities who go above and beyond every day without expecting anything in return,” said Peter Matthews, President and CEO of Merrimack Valley Credit Union. “We are celebrating their dedication by donating $500 to eight nonprofits selected by the winners. We hope these awards will inspire others to get involved in their communities.”

Fellow community members nominated more than 100 of their peers in eight categories in the Biggest Heart Awards. The nominees received nearly 10,000 votes in total. Nominees with the most votes in each category won. Each winner received a $200 gift card and MVCU donated $500 to the nonprofit of his or her choice.
The Biggest Heart Award winners play essential roles in the community, working to put others first. They are selfless, compassionate and kind, and they bring their passion for helping others to their jobs, volunteer activities and advocacy projects every day.

Courtesy Photo / MVCU - Merrimack Valley Credit Union announced labor and delivery nurse Linda Aubin of Salem, N.H. won the Caregiver category for the Biggest Heart Awards, which celebrates community members for promoting kindness and public service. Merrimack Valley Credit Union donated $500 to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation on Aubin’s behalf. Pictured above (from left to right), Peter Matthews, President and CEO of Merrimack Valley Credit Union, presents a check to Stephanie Strydom, a patient who nominated Aubin, and Aubin.