2025 Award Recipients

 

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!

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MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Matt Pallansch
President/Chief Operating Officer
MN Signature Care

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CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR
Nancy Westphal
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whispering Creek

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DEDICATED SERVICE
Judy Wander
Ward Clerk
Paynesville Health Care Center

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Kendra Petersen
Registered Nurse Memory Care Coordinator and CNA instructor
Lakewood Health System Care Center

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LEADER OF THE YEAR
Juliana Lundberg
Administrator
The North Shore Estates

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NURSE OF THE YEAR
Karen Tadesse
Senior Living Clinical Services RN
Ridge View Estates Assisted Living

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RISING STAR
Dani Tessmer
Resident Assistant Coach
Ecumen Oaks & Pines

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UP & COMING LEADER OF THE YEAR
Greta Donnelly
Director of Wellness
Summit Place Senior Campus

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bernie Dulas
Volunteer
Heritage Pointe Senior Living

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Patti Cullen
Retired President/CEO
Care Providers of MN

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Dennis Kamstra
President
Living Services Foundation

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PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
Katie Lundmark
VP Operations, Senior Living
Lifespark Senior Living

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PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
Paula Rocheleau
CEO
Partners Senior Living Options, LLC

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PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
Mary Swanson
Administrator
Good Samaritan Society-Westbrook