Staff Appreciation Tea – Honouring Staff Achievements in 2024
On February 6th the Menno Place team gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and milestones they reached in 2024. Deanna Klassen, Vice-Chair of the MBS board joined Sujata Connors, CEO, and many members of the leadership team as long service awards were given to honour staff for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and even 40 years of service!
In addition, we received 98 nominations for 73 staff members for the Outstanding Achievement Awards in the categories of Everyday Hero, Living Our Values and Best Leader. Winners were selected by a committee comprised of a resident, a family member, and Menno Place Staff.
And the winners for 2024 are . . . .
Everyday Hero
We received 51 nominations for the Everyday Hero award! These individuals might not be comic book stars but they do have super powers. Our everyday heroes make work life better for all of us.
The winner of the Everyday Hero Award for 2024 is ANN THAKKAR!
Living Our Values
This award recognizes a staff member who consistently applies Menno Place’s values as their guiding compass. These values are Stewardship, Excellence, Respect, Values Sanctity of Life, Innovation, Compassion and Encouragement. 29 staff members were nominated for this award.
The winner of the Living Our Values Award for 2024 is EMMALINE PHILLIPS!
Best Leader
This award is an opportunity to recognize what is meaningful to us in modern leadership practice and acknowledge the many ways leadership can be demonstrated. There were 18 nominees for this award.
The winner of the Best Leader Award for 2024 is SHIVONNE ST. PIERRE!
