AUBURN — Nicole Smith was recently honored with the Central Maine Orthopaedics’ Employee of the Quarter award for second quarter.

Smith is a lead medical secretary who has been with Central Maine Orthopaedics for nearly two years.

The award was developed as a way for employees to honor fellow employees who exhibit quality, consistency and excellence in their everyday work. Sheila Scanlan, medical secretary, nominated Smith for the award. Scanlan noted in her nomination that Smith had exceptional customer service skills and goes above and beyond for co-workers and patients.

Smith lives in Sabattus.