A patient's family member nominated Marygrace Balagtas for providing compassionate, empathetic bedside mannerisms throughout their hospital stay. She stated, "We can't thank you enough for what you've done for my husband. This man is my whole world, and I take comfort in knowing you are his nurse. We've been together nearly 18 years; by far, this is the scariest thing he's been through. Even with my medical experience, nothing prepares you for a loved one staying at the hospital. You are an exceptional nurse who deserves to be recognized for your hard work, compassion, and humanity. A beacon of light in the darkness. Thank you for everything."