%20(1).png)
Making a Difference Awards
An Evening of Recognition
and Celebration
Strawberry Fields' annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony will be held on May 1st. This exciting event celebrates consumers, staff and volunteers who consistently go above and beyond, recognizing their outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to our mission.
2025 WINNERS
STEPHEN C. JOYCE CONSUMER AWARD
Leslie McKinley
nominated by Patricia Snyder
STEPHEN C. JOYCE STAFF AWARD
Patricia Snyder
nominated by Jeremiah Goss
AMELIA S. HARDING CONSUMER AWARD
Mercer Sabre
nominated by Elle Lyle
AMELIA S. HARDING STAFF AWARD
Clove Mattlin
nominated by Maureen Wagner
EARLY INTERVENTION AWARD
Gwen Younkin
nominated by Melissa Gentner
ADMINISTRATIVE AWARD
Jennifer Eisenhuth
nominated by Clara Nalley
SCRAPS & SKEINS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Kim Dawson
nominated by Julie Burris
GOOD DAY CAFE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (It's a tie!)
Patrick Northup-Moore
nominated by Elaine Lee
&
Brooke Fisher
nominated by Zack Williams
ELLEN CAMPBELL VOLUNTEER IMPACT AWARD
Linda and Dale Walker
nominated by Karen DeSimone
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Maureen Wagner
nominated by Makayla Adams and Paula Sherman
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.
2025 Nominees
Stephen C. Joyce Consumer Award
Ann McMurtry nominated by Briana Hunter and Jeremiah Goss
Leslie McKinley nominated by Patricia Snyder
Corey Lindberg nominated by Michael Smith
Stephen C. Joyce Staff Award
Clara Nalley nominated by Cathy Maginnis Borger
Jeremiah Goss nominated by George McMurtry
Patricia Snyder nominated by Jeremiah Goss
Lashawn Harvey nominated by Michael Smith
Liviana Miller nominated by Patricia Snyder
Carl Gaffron nominated by Jim and Ellen Campbell
Danielle Goss nominated by Heather Sutilla
Amelia S. Harding Consumer Award
Geoffrey Billy nominated by Chelsea Eisenhuth​
Mercer Sabre nominated by Elle Lyle
Doug Wance nominated by Alex Henning
Amelia S. Harding Staff Award
Chelsea Eisenhuth nominated by Marie Jury
Clove Mattlin nominated by Maureen Wagner
Dani Summers nominated by Ron
Early Intervention Award
Gwen Younkin nominated by Melissa Gentner
Administrative Award
Jen Eisenhuth nominated by Clara Nalley
Karen DeSimone nominated by Jeremiah Goss
Scraps & Skeins Employee of the Year Award
Kim Dawson nominated by Julie Burris
Good Day Cafe Employee of the Year Award
Andre Lazarow nominated by Joe Kocklemans and Mariah Abrams
Mariah Abrams nominated by Andre Lazarow
Aimee Parmelee nominated by Samuel Powell
Patrick Northup-Moore nominated by Elaine Lee
Brooke Fisher nominated by Zack Williams
Steven Clark nominated by Elaine Lee
Sarah Werner nominated by Ashley Harter
Ellen Campbell Volunteer Impact Award
Linda and Dale Walker nominated by Karen DeSimone
Erin Scanlon nominated by Marge Reeder and Dottie Ewing
Janie Prichard nominated by Elaine Lee
Elaine Lee nominated by Mariah Abrams
Unsung Hero Award
Autumn Beck nominated by Chelsea Eisenhuth
Maureen Wagner nominated by Makayla Adams and Paula Sherman
Bekki Newhart nominated by Susanne Dellinger
Courtney Shilling nominated by Michael Smith and Heather Sutilla
Heidi Traxler nominated by Clara Nalley
Katie Zook nominated by Patricia Snyder
Mariah Abrams nominated by Joe Kockelmans
Luna Moyer nominated by Samuel Powell
Questions?
Contact Madison at mmcdonald@sfionline.org or 814-234-6023.