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Care Dimensions' 2024 Employee Awards winners joined President and CEO Stephanie Patel, MD (seated, far right) at a recognition ceremony. Others in the front row (l-r): Bobbi-Jo Gately; Luz Tejeda; Mildred Sarita; and Hilary Davis MacNeill. Back row (l-r): Marie Dessouvre; Ernie Watson; Vinnie Raponi; Moses Mwangi; Abbie O'Grady; and Andrea Fellows. Not pictured: Guerline Dorvelus; Emily Karwoski.

12 Employees Recognized at Care Dimensions Annual Awards Ceremony

Care Dimensions congratulated 12 employees who were nominated by their peers for the nonprofit’s annual Employee Awards, which recognize outstanding service and compassionate care in support of Care Dimensions' work and mission in 2024.

The Rick Vescovi Memorial Award is given in memory of Rick Vescovi, a dedicated social worker for Care Dimensions (formerly Hospice of the North Shore) who positively affected patients, families, and co-workers. The 2024 recipients are Emily Karwoski, social worker, and Hilary Davis MacNeill, spiritual counselor.

The Kathleen Schroot Memorial Award is given to Care Dimensions nurses in honor of Kathleen Schroot, the first registered nurse hired at the organization in 1989. The 2024 recipients are Moses Mwangi and Luz Tejeda.

The Lane-Butler Gift of Compassion is given to Care Dimensions hospice aides honoring the life of David Lane and the compassion of his Care Dimensions hospice aide, John Butler. The 2024 recipients are Marie Dessouvre and Guerline Dorvelus.

The Martha Swindell Dragonfly Award honors the hospice work of Martha Swindell, RN, who served as a Care Dimensions nurse and, later, as a hospice aide supervisor. The 2024 recipients are Mildred Sarita and Ernie Watson.

The Christina McCann Service Before Self Leadership Award, in honor of Christina McCann, former VP of Philanthropy and member of the Board of Directors, is given to two members of the Care Dimensions leadership team to celebrate exemplary leadership across the organization. The 2024 recipients are Bobbi-Jo Gately, clinical manager, palliative care, and Abbie O’Grady, director, quality and patient experience.

The Excellence in Action Award is given to two non-clinical/non-patient-facing staff members whose consistent support, dedication, and teamwork help ensure that Care Dimensions attains its mission and maintains its excellence. The 2024 recipients are Andrea Fellows, administrative assistant, physician services, and Vinnie Raponi, courier.

Congratulations to all the award winners.