PruittHealth announces winners of 2014 Guiding Light Caregiver Award

Jun 4 2014

PruittHealth recently announced the 2014 winners of the Guiding Light Caregiver Award program at their annual Spring Conference. The Guiding Light Award allows each of the locations in the PruittHealth family of providers to nominate their outstanding C.N.A.s and Pharmacy Technicians for a special recognition of hard work and compassionate caregiving support. The nominees are reviewed and evaluated based on criteria, such as length of service, demonstration of excellence in customer service, leadership, expression of dependability and professionalism, and an outstanding display of commitment to caring for patients and their families. The list is then narrowed down to the top ten finalists who are invited to attend a special awards banquet with their families. In addition to three grand prizes, each finalist also receives an award plaque and esteemed recognition.

Although the organization is united in making a difference, PruittHealth recognizes the importance of honoring and celebrating those individuals who demonstrate excellence in the provision of quality care with dignity and respect.

The 2014 winners and finalists are:

1^st place – Maria Landaverde, PruittHealth – Grandview

2^nd place – Clarence Thomas, PruittHealth – Town Center

3^rd place – Ann Johnson, PruittHealth – Estill

Other top finalists were (in alphabetical order):

• Peggy Clark, PruittHealth – LaFayette
• Melissa Hobbs, PruittHealth Hospice – Augusta
• Shekera Holmes, PruittHealth Hospice – Macon
• Greg Latson, PruittHealth – North Augusta
• Ricky Patterson, North Carolina State Veterans Home – Fayetteville
• Shelia Tillman, PruittHealth Hospice – Swainsboro
• Bevelyn Young, PruittHealth – Bethany

Congratulations to all of these outstanding professionals, especially Maria Landaverde, PruittHealth's 2014 Caregiver of the Year. Maria has worked as a C.N.A. at PruittHealth – Grandview for more than seven years and has received numerous recognitions for her hard work and dedication to the company. Maria stated, "Thank you for honoring me for the Caregiver of the Year Award. I am so grateful to be among so many special and caring individuals. I would like to thank my coworkers at PruittHealth – Grandview, as well as Mr. Pruitt, for providing me with the opportunity to further my career with the PruittHealth family." There is no doubt that Maria has left a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those who have been in her care, and she has continuously demonstrated her commitment to caring over the years as a part of the PruittHealth family of providers.

SOURCE PruittHealth