In this fourth annual showcase, locum tenens physicians and non-physician providers were given the chance to acknowledge those recruiters who make them feel special. Current locum tenens practitioners and those who had accepted matches since March 2008 were invited to submit votes. Only one nomination per professional was accepted. In the event of multiple nominations for one company, the person who received the most votes was selected as that agency's Recruiter of the Year.

Now, please join us as we congratulate these 20 representatives for their unyielding dedication to their locum tenens providers.

Leanne Leidigh is a steadying force with patience and expertise. She provides always-friendly and readily available assistance and demonstrates a positive, patient, and helpful attitude. Her responses to inquiries are always immediate and accommodating. She's a delight to work with.

She is exceptionally helpful, instructive, and supportive. She is a professional in every respect and possesses a great body of knowledge, which she shares and communicates with charm and efficiency. She frequently communicates and basically takes the physician by the hand and walks him/her through the process with exceptional understanding and support.

Debra Hays is unique from all other recruiters in the manner in which she performs her duties. I have never felt that she was representing her agency's interests. Rather, I feel as if she represents me and pushes to obtain the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Martha has worked her fingers to the bone to get me assignments when another agency had canceled my assignment on short notice. She always answers the phone, sorts out issues promptly, and is a treat to work with. She is the reason I keep doing locums.