08/08/2025
🌟 Introducing Our New Starfish Award! 🌟
We are excited to announce a new tradition at Pleasant Valley Health Care Center — The Starfish Award, a quarterly recognition given to one outstanding employee who goes above and beyond in serving our residents, families, and team.
This award is inspired by The Tale of the Starfish — a story about a young girl who walked along a beach filled with starfish washed ashore. She gently picked them up, one by one, and returned them to the ocean. When told she couldn’t possibly make a difference for them all, she replied:
“It made a difference to that one.”
In long-term care, it’s often the small, consistent acts of kindness, patience, and compassion that make the biggest difference — even if they seem small in the moment.
💛 Why this award matters:
The Starfish Award honors team members who embody the spirit of this story — those who consistently make a difference, one resident at a time.
🗳 Who decides the winner?
Residents, families, and staff will all have the chance to nominate an employee they believe deserves recognition. Nominations will be open each quarter, and the winner will be announced with a celebration.
Let’s come together to honor those who make everyday moments meaningful.
Nominations can be submitted in the black box outside of the Director of Nursing office beginning Monday, August 11th until Tuesday, September 30th. Winner of this quarter will be announced at the All Staff In-Service and here on our page on October 3rd.
If you are a family member of one of our residents and located out of town or unable to make it to the facility, feel free to message us your Nominee on Facebook or email Morgan Parsons at mparsons.pvhcc@gmail.com.
Information to include in your message or email:
1. Nominee Name:
2. Your Name (Optional):
3. Why are you nominating this person?
4. What qualities make this person stand out?