(AUGUST 2, 2024 – ROCHESTER, NY) Several employees of The Summit, Jewish Home’s Independent Living community were recently recognized for their commitment, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond in their service to residents. In December 2023, the Neil H. Fisher Summit Employee Recognition Awards program was established by Fisher to honor and memorialize his father, Donald M. Fisher, and his mother, Estelle K. Fisher, and to express his personal gratitude for the employees of The Summit Independent Living.
“There is no greater joy in life than to give happiness to others by giving,” says Fisher, who has been a resident at The Summit for over 12 years and proudly presented the awards to this year’s winners. Of the 65 nominations received for a total of 14 nominees, awards were granted to four individuals. Tied for third place were Community Life Coordinator Christine Gilman and Concierge Christine Potter. Nolan Maines, Wait Staff, received second place honors. Mable Hall, a Dining Room Supervisor with a total of 43 years of experience, took first place honors. All winners received a certificate and a monetary award. As the first place honoree, Hall’s name will additionally be inscribed on a plaque to be displayed at The Summit; and a brick engraved with her name will be installed on the grounds of the Jewish Home. Other nominees included:
Brad Bovenzi, Lead Driver
Tammy Defrain, Environmental Service Technician
Austin Dow, Mechanic
Moira Fernandez, Environmental Service Technician
Bridget Gilchrist, Wait Staff
Carolyn Granville, Café Assistant
Sondra Guary, Concierge
Brad Herington, Security Guard
Lucia Tekle, Environmental Service Technician
Noah Wallace, Consumer Tech Guide
The Neil H. Fisher Awards are one of four annual employee recognition awards made possible through Jewish Home Foundation on behalf of generous donors.
About Jewish Home:
Established in 1920 and serving people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, Jewish Home is Rochester’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Guided by the values of honoring family and aging in place, Jewish Home offers all levels of care on a single campus—from independent living to skilled nursing care. Recognized for high quality and customer satisfaction, Jewish Home has CARF International accreditation and has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2020. For more information, visit www.jewishhomeroc.org or on social media at @jewishhomeroc.
