04/11/2025
Please join us in congratulating one of our own- Laurie Donner – Winner of the 2025 Leading Age of New York Employee of Distinction Awards!
“The Employee of Distinction Award recognizes the extraordinary dedication of direct service and indirect service staff, not part of upper management. Perhaps the nominee has positively affected the quality of life of those served or has significantly improved a service/program, or perhaps it’s the manner in which the nominee displays a strong commitment to the organization. Whatever the reason, LeadingAge New York knows there are many who dedicate themselves to caring for others and we would like to help you express appreciation to them.”
Laurie was nominated by her coworkers and upper management for her dedication to The Cattaraugus County- Pines of Olean. She shows tremendous commitment to the residents on a daily basis. Her creativity and skills put a unique spin on resident based activities. She and her “Crafty Crew’ of residents work together to create beautiful and meaningful artwork to be on display in our facility. In addition to her work in the facility, she is a remarkable fundraiser for The Alzheimer’s Association, raising over $150,000.00 over the past 7 years. Having Laurie as a member of our team is truly a blessing and we are so grateful she was awarded with such a prestigious award to highlight her remarkable accomplishments.
There will be an award ceremony this summer to highlight these achievements and we will post details in the near future.
Congratulations Laurie!!!