Distinguished Service Awards
Every year Generations recognizes employees who have exemplified exceptional performance, achievement, or supreme qualities of character and culture that sets them apart from their peers. There are seven categories of award recognizing specific achievements, some eligible only by specific job position or length of employment.
The Wendell White Leadership Award
Open to department directors/senior leadership in service in their position 1+ yrs. Named in honor of our Founder, this award is won by those who demonstrate extraordinary personal success in all 5 Generations Values; qualify for criteria under Vitality, Service, Stewardship, and Teamwork awards; develop mentorship relationships with staff; demonstrate innovation and entrepreneurial leadership; and are instrumental to the campus-wide integration of our mission.
2018
Elizabeth Reining
Cherrywood Village
Previous Winners
2017
Ole Lindbo
Cherrywood Village
2016
Natasha Delano
Wheatland Village
2015
Candace Jeffries
Town Center Village
The Robert W. White Vitality Award
Open to staff in service 1+ yrs. Named for our President-Emeritus, this award is achieved by those who demonstrate tremendous commitment to fostering Vitality – whole-person wellbeing and growth – at a Generations campus; effectively communicate and share Vitality vision; empower and motivate those around them; influence and champion positive wellness outcomes in others; and role-model wellbeing.
2018
Minnie Groel
Paradise Village
Previous Winners
2017
Marcia Parisi
Fairfield Village
2016
Dave Egbert
Fairfield Village
2015
Mindy Baker
CherryWood Village
The Mabel Maddock Service Award
Open to staff in service 1+ yrs. Named for Wendell White’s excellence-driven grandmother, this award is presented to individuals who demonstrate truly exceptional service to residents; value residents as unique individuals; foster sense of being-at-home for residents; and are masters of service ‘wows’.
2018
Brigitte Bowles
Fairfield Village
Previous Winners
2017
Laura Lee Cook
CherryWood Village
2016
Sylvia Sanchez-Cordova
Paradise Village
2015
Michael Crockett
CherryWood Village
The Stewardship Award
Open to supervising staff in service in their position 1+ yrs. Founded in recognition of the “cherish the business” Generations Value, those who achieve this award foster ethical and efficient use of company resources, funds, and labor; integrate innovations; and demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit.
2018
Nicole Bustos
Paradise Village
Previous Winners
2017
Cindi Gies
Wheatland Village
2016
Mihra Kossar
Fairfield Village
2015
Cameron Spaulding
Wheatland Village
The Teamwork Award
Open to staff not a department director or senior leader, in service 1+ yrs. One of the most competitive categories, those recognized foster cooperation and collaboration; are flexible and motivated; are instrumental in peer development; perform job duties with excellence; demonstrate humility, integrity, inclusiveness, and compassion; live and embrace all aspects of Generations Values and Mission.
2018
Kimberly Clampitt
CherryWood Village
Previous Winners
2017
Melissa Alvarez
Town Center Village
2016
Karishma Mishra
Town Center Village
2015
Sue Carson
Town Center Village
The Rookie Award
For those with less than one year of service and execute extraordinary job performance and demonstration of company culture values.
2018
Melissa Simpson
Wheatland Village
Previous Winners
2017
Michelle Dosser
Paradise Village
2016
Tia Ward
Wheatland Village
2015
Reena Rani
Fairfield Village
The Sandy Warrick Award for Excellence
Named in honor of a celebrated Generations employee and open to employees with 10+ yrs of service, these notable individuals have campus-wide positive impact on both employees and residents; are identified as best-of-the best amongst peers; and are consummate role-model of the Generations Mission.
2018
Lyubov Artemenko
CherryWood Village
Previous Winners
2017
Corbett Stepp
Town Center Village
2016
Shirley Zondervan
Town Center Village
2015
Sandy Warrick
Town Center Village
Submit your nomination by completing the Distinguished Service Nomination Form (pdf) and send it via email to nominations@generationsllc.com, or by mail to Generations, Attn: Distinguished Service Nomination, 8440 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Suite 100 Clackamas OR 97015
Please see your community’s HR Director for a list of award categories and nomination criteria.