Congratulations to Gail West, Assistant Director, for her selection as a 2006 YWCA TWIN (Tribute to Women of Influence) Honoree. Gail was presented with this honor on March 30 during the Awards Banquet held at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville. Gail was chosen for this recognition due to her leadership achievements, her professional contributions, and her community work. Black Mountain Center is truly fortunate to have an Assistant Director who demonstrates such leadership, vision, and commitment to our mission. It is fitting that our business and professional community is taking this opportunity to recognize Gail’s many talents.
Tribute to Women of Influence Honoree
Each year, the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association awards 50 outstanding employees in long term care settings. Black Mountain Center nominated two employees for awards.
Julie Ann McKinney was nominated for a Fabulous Fifty Award in the Housekeeping Division. Julie Ann is deserving of this nomination for her outstanding work in her department and her commitment to other volunteer opportunities within our facility. She is known for her energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to others. Julie Ann currently serves as Co-Chair of the BMC Wellness Committee and is a trained Hospice Volunteer in McDowell County.
Peggy Young was nominated in the CNA Division of the Fabulous Fifty Awards. Peggy represents the very best qualities of a CNA. She is competent, caring, dedicated to her residents, a great team player, and is consistently positive in her approach to work. She is extremely hard working and always able to make time to give special attention to residents. Recently, Peggy completed a week of volunteer work as a member of the BMC Nursing Staff Relief Team that traveled to Mississippi to work in a regional center whose staff members were adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Peggy has been selected as a District One Winner of the Fabulous Fifty Awards. She will receive her award in special ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville on November 29th. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment, Peggy!
Black Mountain Center is fortunate to have so many excellent staff and to have the opportunity to recognize two of them is a very special opportunity!
Black Mountain Center Nominates Two Staff for the Fabulous Fifty Award
Black Mountain Center Employees Recognized at Annual Excellence in Public Service Event
Several Black Mountain Center employees were recognized on May 24, 2006, at the Annual Excellence in Public Service Awards event held at the Enka Campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. These annual awards recognize exemplary employees in city, county, municipalities, state and federal agencies and service areas in the greater Asheville area.
Betty Hicks, Secretary, Advocacy Department, was honored as the overall winner for state employees in the category of Outstanding Administrative Support.
Janice Pennington, Chaplain, was named overall winner for state employees in the Outstanding Contribution to Improving Diversity award category.
The Outstanding Team award for state employees was awarded to Lisa Moon, Buddy Crowder, John Kelley, Penny DeGroat and Robert Johnson for their work relating to implementation of Black Mountain Center’s electronic timekeeping program.
Black Mountain Center Employees Recognized at Annual Excellence in Public Service Event
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