2009 BEST Award Winners

Customer Service Award:
Kathy Regan, Accounting Tech COCMHC

   (Pictured with ODMHSAS COO, Durand Crosby)

The Customer Service Award is given to an employee for providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
 

Facility Employee of the Year:  
Eli Clayton, RN, Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse

    (Pictured with ODMHSAS Commissioner and Oklahoma Secretary of Health, Terri White)

The Facility Employee of the Year award is given to an employee for outstanding merit and performance or an action that enhances the mission and values of ODMHSAS.
 

Central Office Employee of the Year:
Kevin Marble, Director of Software Development and Improvement

   (Pictured with ODMHSAS COO, Durand Crosby)

The Central Office Employee of the Year award is given to an employee for outstanding merit and performance or an action that enhances the mission and values of ODMHSAS.
 

Good Samaritan Award:
Kim Bartlett, Recovery Support Specialist, JTCMHC

   (Pictured from left with Caletta McPherson, Steven Buck, and Terri White)

The Good Samaritan Award is a special category because it marks the spirit of service and selflessness. The award targets an individual who has provided significant volunteer work for the agency.  There were several nominees for this award category.
 

Excellence in Changing Attitudes Award:
Mich Magness Coordinator, Aging & Long Term Care /OLDR - Older Oklahomans Learning to Direct Recovery

    (Pictured with Caletta McPherson, Carrie Slatton-Hodges, and Terri White)

The Excellence in Changing Attitudes Award is given to an employee that has taken significant and visible steps to eliminate stigma and provide access to services.
 

Commissioner’s Award for Excellence:
Sean Couch, Director, Telehealth Services – ODMHSAS Central Offices

    (Pictured with ODMHSAS Commissioner and Oklahoma Secretary of Health, Terri White)

The Commissioner’s Award for Excellence is given to an employee for exceptional performance or action that enhances the mission and values of ODMHSAS.
 

Award for Innovation and Productivity Enhancement :
Johna Madden-Triage Coordinator
Kim Jackson: Secretary 1
Carleen Noe and Debra Williams: Triage Specialist Assistants
Bill Willis CMHC (Wagoner County Outpatient Clinic)

   (Pictured with Carrie Slatton-Hodges, Steven Buck, Durand Crosby, Caletta McPherson, and Terri White)

The Award for Innovation, Quality Improvement, and Productivity Enhancement is given to an employee or group of employees whose suggestions/recommendations lead to improved employee productivity, increased safety, reduction in expenses, or improved processes. There were several nominees for this award category.
 

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