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An Evening of Recognition and Celebration

Strawberry Fields' annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony will be held on April 30th. This exciting event celebrates consumers, staff and volunteers who consistently go above and beyond, recognizing their outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to our mission.

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Learn about the awards here.

Please RSVP by April 21st

April 30

2026

Doors open at 4:30pm

Dinner & Ceremony begin at 5pm​​

Please note this event is for Strawberry Fields' staff, consumers, and volunteers only.

Toftrees Golf Resort

1 Country Club Ln

State College, PA 16803

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Submit a Nomination

Please select your department:

Intellectual Disabilities

Staff and Consumers

Mental Health

Staff and Consumers. Includes BCM, FWL, CRR's, and Nurse

Mental Health

Staff and Consumers. Includes BCM, FWL, CRR's, and Nurse

Intellectual Disabilities

Staff & Consumers

Mental Health

Staff & Consumers

Includes BCM, FWL, CRRs, Nurse

Early Intervention

Staff

Good Day Cafe

Staff & Volunteers

Scraps & Skeins

Staff & Volunteers

Administration

Includes Main Office, IT,

Maintenance, Trainers, Managers, and Directors

The Awards

Intellectual Disabilities
Stephen C. Joyce Consumer Award
The Stephen C. Joyce Consumer Award recognizes individuals in SFI's IDD residential program, who consistently go above and beyond expected growth, serve as a role model for other consumers, is committed to focusing on their goals and strengths, and has a great attitude despite their personal challenges.
Stephen C. Joyce Staff Award
The Stephen C. Joyce Staff Award recognizes
Direct Support Professionals and Nurses who work in SFI's IDD residential program. The winner of this award consistently goes above and beyond their job requirements, exceeds expectations on a regular basis, takes initiative and shows dedication, and exhibits a high level of commitment. 
Mental Health
Amelia S. Harding Consumer Award
The Amelia S. Harding Consumer Award recognizes individuals in SFI's Mental Health programs, who consistently go above and beyond expected growth, serve as a role model for other consumers, is committed to focusing on their goals and strengths, and has a great attitude despite their personal challenges. This includes residential (CRRs), Blended Case Management, and the Fairweather Lodge.
Amelia S. Harding Staff Award
The Amelia S. Harding Staff Award recognizes
Direct Support Professionals and Nurses who work in SFI's mental health programs. The winner of this award consistently goes above and beyond their job requirements, exceeds expectations on a regular basis, takes initiative and shows dedication, and exhibits a high level of commitment. This includes This includes residential (CRRs), Blended Case Management, and the Fairweather Lodge. 
Early Intervention
Early Intervention Award
The Early Intervention Award recognizes staff in SFI's Early Intervention program who consistently go above and beyond their job requirements, exceed expectations on a regular basis, take initiative and show dedication, and exhibit a high level of commitment. 
Social Enterprise
Scraps & Skeins
Employee of the Year Award
The Scraps & Skeins Employee of the Year Award recognizes staff who work at Scraps & Skeins. The winner of this award consistently goes above and beyond their job requirements, exceeds expectations on a regular basis, takes initiative and shows dedication, and exhibits a high level of commitment. 
Good Day Cafe
Employee of the Year Award
The Good Day Cafe Employee of the Year Award recognizes staff who work at Good Day Cafe. The winner of this award consistently goes above and beyond their job requirements, exceeds expectations on a regular basis, takes initiative and shows dedication, and exhibits
a high level of commitment. 
Other
Administrative Award
The Administrative Award recognizes staff at the main office, IT, maintenance, trainers, managers, and directors. The winner of this award consistently goes above and beyond their job requirements, exceeds expectations on a regular basis, takes initiative and shows dedication, and exhibits a high level of commitment.
Unsung Hero Award
The winner of the Unsung Hero Award takes initiative without being prompted and without fanfare, is a positive and steady presence, demonstrates exceptional reliability, always willing to help when and where needed.
Ellen Campbell Volunteer Impact Award
The Ellen Campbell Volunteer Impact Award was named after Ellen Campbell, whose unwavering dedication continues to champion the mission of Strawberry Fields every day. The winner of this award is a volunteer on the Board of Directors, at Scraps & Skeins, or at Good Day Cafe who consistently goes above and beyond to champion the mission of SFI through the time they devote to the organization, has a genuine desire to serve others, and has made an impact in the program they volunteer for.
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Questions?

Contact Lissi at lprzybys@sfionline.org or 814-234-6023.

Strawberry Fields, Inc.

3054 Enterprise Drive

State College, PA 16801

Phone: 814-234-6023

Fax: 814-234-1439

Email: sfields@sfionline.org

Honored to be a Top 100 Organization 5 years in a row!

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