2021 Award Recipients

 

Care Providers of Minnesota is proud to recognize & celebrate these amazing indiviuals who are recipients of our annual award recognition. Choosing recipients was difficult—as everyone working in the healthcare profession deserves recognition, accolades & praise. Yet this year, still in the midst of a pandemic, we celebrate these deserving individuals!

Thank you to each of the award recipients for your compassion, love, and dedication in caring for Minnesota’s vulnerable & aging adults.

And special congratulations to Gail Sheridan, Lifespark Senior Living, our 2021 Member of the Year!


Jill Lubbesmeyer
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Jill Lubbesmeyer, Administrator
The Estates at Roseville

Tyrone Harris
CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tyrone Harris, CNA
Park River Estates Care Center

Anne Pleskonko
DEDICATED SERVICE
Anne Pleskonko, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Milestone Senior Living

Dave Mihlbauer
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dave Mihlbauer, Maintenance Tech
Park River Estates Care Center

Michele Henifin
INNOVATIVE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
Michele Henifin, Dementia/Behavioral Programming Educator
Horizon Health, Inc

Mary Jane Sandelin Woods
NURSE OF THE YEAR
Mary Jane Sandelin Woods, DON
Franklin Restorative Care Center

Jill Cottrell
RISING STAR AWARD
Jill Cottrell, IHHA/Nurses' Aide
Woodbury Senior Living

Alyssa Giuvojna
UP & COMING LEADER OF THE YEAR
Alyssa Giwojna, Administrator
The Gardens at Winstead Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living

Volunteers
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR–GROUP
East Ridge High School Choir
Woodbury Senior Living

Claire Kelly
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR–INDIVIDUAL
Claire Kelly, Volunteer
GlenOaks Senior Living Campus

Volunteers
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR–INDIVIDUAL
Mary Joe Ryan, Volunteer
Woodbury Senior Living

Gail Sheridan
2021 MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
Gail Sheridan, Executive Vice President
Lifespark Senior Living

Tom Pollock
LIFETIME AVHIEVEMENT
Tom Pollock, Administrator (retired)
Park River Estates Care Center

Arlan Swanson
LIFETIME AVHIEVEMENT
Arlan Swanson, Administrator
Maple Lawn Senior Care







Questions?

Contact us for questions about the award program. We're here to help! Our toll-free number is 1-800-462-0024.


Lisa Foss Olson
Lisa Foss Olson
Recognition program questions
Director of Public Relations & Communications

952-851-2483