Care Providers of Minnesota’s Awards Program recognizes outstanding people and programs who serve your residents, tenants, staff, and community. CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS!
MEMBER OF THE YEAR Matt Pallansch President/Chief Operating Officer MN Signature Care
CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR Nancy Westphal Certified Nursing Assistant Whispering Creek
DEDICATED SERVICE Judy Wander Ward Clerk Paynesville Health Care Center
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Kendra Petersen Registered Nurse Memory Care Coordinator and CNA instructor Lakewood Health System Care Center
LEADER OF THE YEAR Juliana Lundberg Administrator The North Shore Estates
NURSE OF THE YEAR Karen Tadesse Senior Living Clinical Services RN Ridge View Estates Assisted Living
RISING STAR Dani Tessmer Resident Assistant Coach Ecumen Oaks & Pines
UP & COMING LEADER OF THE YEAR Greta Donnelly Director of Wellness Summit Place Senior Campus
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Bernie Dulas Volunteer Heritage Pointe Senior Living
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Patti Cullen Retired President/CEO Care Providers of MN
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Dennis Kamstra President Living Services Foundation
PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION Katie Lundmark VP Operations, Senior Living Lifespark Senior Living
PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION Paula Rocheleau CEO Partners Senior Living Options, LLC
PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION Mary Swanson Administrator Good Samaritan Society-Westbrook