2024 Award Recipients

Care Providers of Minnesota’s 2024 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
Paxton Wiffler
Chief Operating Officer
Monarch Healthcare Management

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CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR
Nancy Wlasiuk
Lead Resident Assistant, MA
The Lodge of Winthrop

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DEDICATED SERVICE
Patrice Goette
Administrator
Seasons Healthcare

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Chuck Kraus-Schlitchtmann
Bus Driver
SilverCrest Properties

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LEADER OF THE YEAR
Amy Howard
Executive Director
Oak Ridge Place

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NURSE OF THE YEAR
Nicole Coequyt
Director of Health Services
Heritage Pointe Senior Living

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RISING STAR
Felicia Wagner
Director of Housing & Services
Arthur's Senior Care

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UP & COMING LEADER OF THE YEAR
Kristen Yang
Assistant Executive Director
SilverCreek on Main

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Bill Maus
Volunteer
SilverCreek on Main

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Gail Sheridan
Executive Vice President
Lifespark Senior Living

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CHAIRPERSON'S CHOICE
Valerie Cooke
Director, Nursing Facility Rates & Policy
Minnesota Department of Human Services

PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach
US Representative
7th Congressional District

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