Commissioner Carolyn Spooner was recognized as the recipient of the Heart, Life, Community Award by Meridian Healthcare on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, during the organization’s Annual Board of Directors Meeting. The event was held at the University of Florida Hilton in Gainesville.
This is award is presented to an individual who acts as a difference-maker, bringing heart and purpose to all they do in support of behavioral health care to strengthen our community.
H.E.A.R.T. is an acronym for the organization’s new values, which are below:
Hope — A healthy dose of hope helps us stay positive on the most challenging days.
Empathy — We are committed to compassion, understanding, and genuine human connection.
Accountability — We all have a responsibility to work with integrity as we strive to deliver high-quality care.
Resilience — Our community depends on us to show up and continually give our best.
Teamwork — Collaboration is key to providing exceptional care.
The Meridian Board of Directors Vice Chair, Bob Milner, presented this prestigious award to Commissioner Spooner, along with the new President and CEO of Meridian, Lauren Cohn.
The organization also recognized the following employees:
Rose Taber, Employee of the Year
Alexis Day, Supervisor of the Year
Michelle Lisk, Leadership Award
Patricia Powers, Innovation Award
