Award Recognition

Staff Recognition Event

Mary W. Griswold Professional Service Award

The Board of Directors and employees of Happiness House recently assembled at a hybrid event to recognize the employees and to celebrate the culmination of another outstanding year.

One of the highlights of this event is the presentation of the Mary W. Griswold Professional Service Award, which recognizes the exceptional work of Happiness House employees who display the qualities and professionalism inherent in the mission and vision of the agency. The award was established in memory of Mary W. Griswold, a former member of Happiness House’s Board of Directors. Nominated by their peers, this year’s award recipients are Amanda Hefferon, Director of Children's Program at the Golisano Autism Center; Kristin Ireland, Residential Manager; and Sharlene Manko, 1:1 Aide/Teacher Aide.

Amanda Hefferon | Kristin Ireland | Sharlene Manko

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Congratulations to the finalists for this award as well

Kirsten Walkland, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Coordinator; Juliana Sledziewski, Speech Language Pathologist; Ali Turner, Speech Language Pathologist; Katie Powell, LPN at the Golisano Autism Center; Sharlene Manko, 1:1 Aide/Teacher Aide; Kristin Ireland, Residential Manager; Amanda Hefferon, Director of Children's Program at the Golisano Autism Center; Braedy DelRossa, Director of Finance; Holly Bruzda, Teacher Aide. Not pictured: Derek Janto, TBI Service Coordinator