Congratulations to More Service Award Winners!

35 Years: Kay Curl, Housekeeper (SFCH), with Shannon Clark and Mark Niemeyer.

35 Years: Joan Sim, Admission Coordinator (SFCH), with Deanna Larson and Mark Niemeyer.

15 Years: Rachel Walton, Residential Therapist (BHCH), with Sue Andrews and Freddy Maseman.

3 Years: Danielle Tamire, Residential Youth Counselor 2 (SFCH), with Shannon Clark and Mark Niemeyer.

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The coveted Employee of the Year and Rising Star and awards were announced at the 2024 Employee Appreciation Event held Thursday, February 15, in Sioux Falls.

The winner of Employee of the Year, which comes with a $2,000 check, is Noah Brown, Youth Care Provider at Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety. His supervisor, Darlene Hillmer, shared this excerpt from his nomination:

“No matter how chaotic a day it is, Noah comes into work with a positive attitude that can so easily change the energy of a room for the better. There is no doubt that both staff and clients are treated with respect and an honest heart when he is there.” (READ THE FULL NOMINATION HERE)

Residential Youth Care Counselor Molly Howard was selected as the Rising Star of the Year and received a $500 award. Molly’s supervisor, Nici Petrich, read her nomination, in part:

“Tenacity is one of the most representative words to describe Molly. She is tenacious with children, in problem-solving with her team, and in showing up on the hard days. Molly is self-reflective, always looking to improve so she can be the best version of herself. She returns after a tough day and will try again, learning new strategies, working through difficult moments, and finding humor in the most stressful times.” (READ THE FULL NOMINATION HERE)

All nominations are judged by a group of CHS Board members who choose winners based upon how they have demonstrated the CHS mission, vision and core values that exemplify the best attributes of a CHS employee.

BLACK HILLS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT

BLACK HILLS SERVICE AWARDS

3-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Sarah Crawford, Jon Mammenga, Shannon Clark, Craig Walton, Susan Cone, Deanna Larson, Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee.

5-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Jon Mammenga, Shannon Clark, Jason Huwe, Deanna Larson, Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee.

10-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Jon Mammenga, Shannon Clark, Deanna Larson, David Goodrich, Trent Strand, Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee.

15-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Jon Mammenga, Shannon Clark, Deanna Larson, Sabrina Johnston, Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee.

20-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Jon Mammenga, Freddie Maseman, Shannon Clark, Deanna Larson, Jennifer Arnold, Nichole Knepp, Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee.

SIOUX FALLS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT

SIOUX FALLS SERVICE AWARDS

3-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS 
Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee, Sidney Faber, Shannon Clark, Bailee Sandbulte, Deanna Larson, JaeLynn Garry, Jon Mammenga, Clara Jacob, Breckin Steilen, Paige Knuth, Gabby Larson, Laura Ralston.

5-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS 
Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee, Shannon Clark, Deanna Larson, Jon Mammenga, Darlene Hillmer, Siri Wollman, Taylor Poehling, Reanna Mennis, Angie Smith, Sarah Crager, Tayla Sysavath, Kate Feilmeier.

15-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Mark Niemeyer, Michelle Lavallee, Shannon Clark, Deanna Larson, Jon Mammenga, Ondrea Patzlaff, Amy Carter, Lisa Johnson.

20-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Mark Niemeyer, Shannon Clark, Michelle Lavallee, Deanna Larson, Teyba Abegaz, Jon Mammenga, Tammy Roberts.

25-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Mark Niemeyer, Shannon Clark, Michelle Lavallee, Deanna Larson, Jessica Huisman, Jon Mammenga.

30-YEAR SERVICE AWARDS 
Mark Niemeyer, Shannon Clark, Michelle Lavallee, Deanna Larson, Jon Mammenga, Cheryl Lundin, Scott Egan.

Employee Appreciation Event Program 

All Service Award winners are listed in this program. If you missed the event, you can view the PowerPoint that was played at each location:

Black Hills 2023 Service Awards PowerPoint

Sioux Falls 2023 Service Awards PowerPoint