Congrats to the Winners!

UCP Oregon is excited to announce the winners of the "2021 Employee Recognition Awards!"

These awards were given to employees who provide direct care to our customers, folks who have titles such as Personal Assistant, Support Specialist, Support Coordinator, Personal Coordinator, Assistant Team Leader, Substitute Support Professional, Children's Support Professional, Job Coach, and Employment Specialist.

All direct care staff were eligible to vote for the winners. Each winner received a $100 Visa Gift Card and an award certificate!

If you happen to see one of these employees, please make sure to congratulate them.

PS: there were two winners in every category. We don't have permission to share the names of ALL the winners, so a few folks will not be listed below.

THE 2021 Employee Recognition Award WINNERS

• SERVICE WITH A SMILE AWARD--For displaying an upbeat attitude and grace under pressure, and being a positive role model for other staff. 
  • Winner: Katie Polanshek
• ROCK SOLID AWARD--For being dependable, consistent, and steady in day-to-day job performance. 
  • Winner: Brian Miller
• MISSION EXTRAORDINAIRE AWARD--For exemplifying our mission: to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. 
  • Winners: Rhania Bensafia & Gerry Mechum
• THE EXTRA-MILE AWARD--For consistently going out of the way to help a co-worker, customer, or your supervisor. 
  • Winners: Amber Hayes & Aimee Mattila
• AWESOMELY FUN AWARD--For building morale, having a good sense of humor, and making UCP Oregon an awesomely fun place to work in general. 
  • Winners: Thomas Pagh & Wilma Smeeton
• THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AWARD--For being exceptional at cultivating creative solutions to complex problems. 
  • Winner: Sian Medway
• STEP UP TO LEAD AWARD--For consistently stepping up to lead without being asked in those times when leadership is needed. 
  • Winners: Jennifer Chait & Bri Larson
• COMIC RELIEF AWARD--For creating humor in the most challenging situations to lighten the mood–better to laugh than cry! 
  • Winner: Trina Bradford
• RELATIONSHIP-BUILDER AWARD--For naturally cultivating strong and genuine relationships with customers and employees. 
  • Winner: Magnolia Lyle