Eight Allen associates received a very special recognition on January 31 when they were named the 2011 Allen Legends winners and finalists.

The Administrative Team initiated the award in 2011 to honor one clinical and one non-clinical associate who have already been recognized as a CARE Counts All-Star or Ambassador. These associates are already known to their peers for exemplifying the CARE values with highest distinction to patients, families, co-workers and physicians.

This was not an easy decision, so the selection committee named three finalists and one winner in each division. The committee members want to emphasize that Allen Legends finalists and winners are representatives of the best of AllenCare we all strive to provide every day. In honoring All-Stars, Ambassadors and Legends, we honor every associate who goes the extra mile.

Allen Legends winners and finalists had dinner with the Allen Board as Marty Colwell shared their nominations and CEO Tom Tibbitts honored each recipient with a plaque and a check.

Amy Sulentic RN 3-Surgical Legend Winner (clinical)		Jeff Westervelt Nutrition & Dining Legend Winner (non-clinical)
Melissa Ellis Information Technology Finalist		Brendia Isabell 3-Surgical Finalist
Sarah Janssen Gift Shop Finalist		Erin Peters Professional Development Finalist
Maggie Pietryga House Supervisor Finalist		Ron Schlatter RN Emergency Dept Finalist