Submissions for the Best of HCSG Awards are opening soon. Stay tuned for an announcement regarding important dates.

All entries are considered and winners are selected by a committee that reviews entries anonymously.

Best of HCSG – Winners announced soon!

Nominations will open soon – join us in celebrating the best of HCSG Recognition Awards!

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our dedicated team members at all levels. The Best of HCSG Awards honor individuals who go beyond in their daily work, exemplifying excellence and dedication.

Nomination Period January 5 – 31, 2026

Now through January 31, you can log in to the HUB to nominate up to three (3) HCSG employees in your region who make a difference and positively impact resident and client communities.

Winners

Housekeeping Associate of the Year


James Alexander, Jr. Heavy Housekeeper
Maria Agosto Light Housekeeper
Michael May Heavy Housekeeper
Veetta Lovett Light Housekeeper
Veronica Gonzalez Light Housekeeper
Wanda Samuels Light Housekeeper

Cook of the Year

Michele Ivy
Zane Flesher

Laundry Associate of the Year

El Hajja El Ghaibat
Shelly Gates

Dietary Associate of the Year

Caleb Andrews Dietary Aide
Clorinda Urbina Dietary Tech
Constance Plourde Dietary Aide
Glenn Stradford Dietary Aide
Thelma Ednave Dietary Aide

Manager-In-Training of the Year

James Lewis
Melissa Gaumer

Assistant Manager of the Year

Jennifer Tuxward

Account Manager of the Year

Megan Price
Patricia May
Reba Manning

District Manager of the Year

Brian Snyder
Carrie Curtis
Lisa Kelley
Norka Gonzalez

Director of Operations of the Year

Kara Belt

Business Support of the Year

Cathy Fox Executive Assistant
Samantha Dey Payroll Supervisor

Registered Dietitian of the Year

Edgar Rodriguez
Jared Worthman

Lead Dietitian of the Year

Virginia Mull

Director of Clinical Operations of the Year

Jenna Glick

Sr. Director of Clinical Ops of the Year

Erin DeLain

Training Center Account Manager of the Year

Alma Adams
Jessica Slone
Mary Pulanco
Rachel Wetzel

School Custodian of the Year

Julitza Thermols Rivera

The Judy E. Kowalski Excellence in Leadership Award 

The Judy E. Kowalski Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes individuals who embody the exceptional leadership qualities exemplified by Healthcare Services Group District Manager Judy E. Kowalski. Judy was a remarkable leader known for her dedication, integrity, and compassion. Her impact on her team and colleagues was profound, as she consistently set high standards and inspired others to reach their full potential.

We’re pleased to announce the third recipient of this award as Director of Operations, Diane Laduct.

Spirit Awards

The Spirit of HCSG recognizes employees who go beyond with their extraordinary service and contributions to live out our company purpose, exemplify our values, and fulfill our vision.

*Winners who have achieved Best of HCSG recognition in multiple years.

Eva Grajewski
Cook

Indera Ramcharan
Dietary Aide

Justin Barr
Manager

Michaela Hirschy
District Manager

Sonia Torres Marino
Light Housekeeper

Vernita Battle
Director of Operations

Gary Trinidad
Dietary Aide

Jose Sandoval
Director of Operations

Loretta Bowman
Cook

Roxanne Johnson McLeod
Light Housekeeper

Stephanie Annis
District Manager

William McKean, Jr.
Account Manager

Nominations for the Best of HCSG Awards were collected between January 8, 2025, and February 7, 2025. HCSG employees could nominate employees, team members, or managers from a list of categories through an online submission process. After submissions closed, a summary of each finalist was provided to an Executive Committee that voted on the winners.