The Blesher recognition program was put into place to help
recognize individuals who go “Above and beyond”. Because any employee can
complete a Blesher Nomination form and identify the exceptional deeds they see
their peers accomplishing, it is a wonderful way for employees to look for the positives
and show what they respect and admire in their co workers. We thought you
would like to read a few recent examples which may also spark ideas of other
deeds and events that reflect the core values on which our agency is based, our
Unifying Principles.
During the month of October Joan Dewing, Darius Newbold and
Denise Jackson received Blesher awards.
Joan Dewing, a Residential
Housing Profession in our Residential program was instrumental in the creation
of the agency quilt that was a retirement gift to CEO George Suess. Through Joan’s coordination,
instruction, sewing and communication, staff and people supported by The Arc of
Delaware County had the opportunity to express their sentiments to George in a
beautiful way.
Joan volunteered many, many hours of her personal
time building the quilt, making it easy for people unfamiliar with the quilting
process to participate. She was creative in problem solving as the quilt
progressed resulting in a truly beautiful and meaningful gift. Joan was
presented with her Blesher award on October 7th.
Darius Newbold, Assistant Director of Finance was
nominated for a Blesher award for providing assistance to the Residential team on
topics that extended well beyond his financial responsibilities such as
Medisked and E-MARS programs. He attended many house and leader meetings to
explain and expand their knowledge. In the nomination Darius was described as “professionalism
personified” They said that If Darius doesn’t know an answer he finds out! Darius
received his Blesher award on October 19th.
Denise
Jackson, Administrative Assistant at THRIVE learned of an individual’s desire
to volunteer in her local community. Denise was instrumental in helping Lanora Nash-Steinbacher achieve a dream by making her aware of an opportunity. She then made the
necessary connections with family and staff to allow the individual to fulfill
her desire. She went above and beyond in supporting the individual to prepare
for and participate at the event. Denise received her Blesher award on October
19th.
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| Denise Jackson (Left) with Lanora Nash-Steinbacher (Right) |
There are so many outstanding acts of kindness, professionalism,
creativity, ingenuity that make our agency great. Congratulations to these
three recent Blesher Award recipients!
