GIVING & SUPPORT
The Starfish Award
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In 2014, Saint Elizabeth Manor, formerly a member of Saint Elizabeth Community, received an anonymous donation in honor of the many employees who demonstrate exemplary service to patients and families. This gift served to establish a new recognition program for employees: The Starfish Award.
Inspired by the poem, "Starfish", this annual award recognizes employees whose care philosophy touches the hearts of those they serve in a way that is above and beyond any job description. Every position at Saint Elizabeth Community has the potential of making a difference in the lives of those we serve…direct caregivers and support staff alike. Any employee in a non-management position is eligible for recognition. Nominations may be submitted by current clients or family members, volunteers and staff of any Saint Elizabeth Community entity.
The program has now expanded to include all locations of Saint Elizabeth Community.
Each year, a winner is selected for the following Starfish Awards:
- Saint Elizabeth Adult Day Centers Starfish Award- includes employees from all Adult Day Centers. This award is made possible thanks to a gift from Fred Harrison and Susan Truesdell.
- Saint Elizabeth Community Starfish Award- includes employees from Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living, Saint Elizabeth Apartments for Seniors, Saint Elizabeth Apartments for Seniors and Mobility-Impaired and administrative programs. This award is made possible thanks to an anonymous donation.
- Saint Elizabeth Home Starfish Award- includes employees from the Home and GREEN HOUSE® Homes. This award is made possible thanks to a gift from The Friends of Saint Elizabeth Home.
- Saint Elizabeth Home Care Starfish Award-This award is made possible thanks to an anonymous donation.
- The Seasons Starfish Award-This award is made possible thanks to anonymous donations.
The Starfish Award is presented each year on, or around, November 13th which is World Kindness Day and includes a $250 American Express Gift Card, a commemorative pin, and framed certificate. The winner will remain confidential until the ceremony.