By arhospice on April 30th, 2024
3rd annual award honors longtime Arkansas Hospice volunteer & Arkansas Hospice Foundation board member
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Bruce Holsted, a longtime Arkansas Hospice volunteer and Arkansas Hospice Foundation board member, received the third annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award during Party at the Plaza, the Foundation’s April 27th event to benefit the Arkansas Hospice Family of Care.
The award is named for Arkansas Hospice Co-Founder Michael Aureli, who died in 2011 as a patient in the organization’s care. The recognition is presented to an individual who embodies the true nature of a “hospice heart,” and whose involvement has furthered the mission of Arkansas Hospice’s Family of Care.
CLICK HERE to view a video of the award presentation.
Bruce Holsted and his wife, Becky, have graciously supported Arkansas Hospice and the Arkansas Hospice Foundation since 2007.
With more than a decade of experience as an Arkansas Hospice volunteer, Bruce has a true “hospice heart” and brings a sense of calmness, compassion and trust to all he encounters with his work at Arkansas Hospice – whether it’s patients, staff or fellow volunteers. In 2011, he was recognized as Arkansas Hospice’s volunteer of the year for his continued dedication.
In September 2016, Bruce was elected to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation Board of Directors. Bruce has been an officer on the Foundation board since October 2018, and he currently serves as chair emeritus.
Bruce is founder and the recently retired CEO of Holsted Companies, which specializes in servicing tower and antenna equipment.
Arkansas Hospice Co-Founder Dee Brazil-Dale, recipient of last year’s Compass Award, presented this year’s award to Bruce during Party at the Plaza after a special video highlighting Bruce’s many contributions to the organization.
“Receiving this award, it’s kind of bewildering to me because I don’t see my work as any different than anybody else’s work here,” Bruce said, humbly, at the end of the Compass Award video. “I don’t see my work as being anything special or anything important. It’s just what I do.” Rather than take credit for himself, Bruce expressed his appreciation for Arkansas Hospice employees. “They’re out there making a difference in the lives of those patients every single day, and they do it with a lot of love and a lot of compassion.” He closed by saying, “This award, it’s precious to me. It’s something I’ll treasure forever. I’m not sure why I’m getting it, but I’m glad to have it.”
Prior to the event, those wanting to join Bruce in supporting Arkansas Hospice’s Family of Care were invited to become a “Friend of Bruce” for a $100 donation in his honor. To see a list naming “Friends of Bruce” or to make a gift to support Arkansas Hospice’s Family of Care, please visit https://www.arkansashospice.org/plazacompassaward.
CLICK HERE to read Bruce’s insights on the special relationship between Arkansas Hospice volunteers and the patients they serve .
About Arkansas Hospice
Caring since 1992, Arkansas Hospice’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for those facing serious illness and loss by surrounding them with love and embracing them with the best in physical, emotional, and spiritual care. The hospice care provider is the recipient of numerous local, state, and national awards, as well as numerous other awards for quality of care, including Hospice Honors Elite from HEALTHCAREfirst, as well as the only hospice in Arkansas to be certified by the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs for nonprofit service to Arkansas’ veteran population. For more information, visit https://arkansashospice.org.
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