Services Locations Employment About Us Latest News Contact Us Home Congratulations To Our 2021 DSP Of The Year Winners! Congratulations to Our 2021 DSP of the Year Winners! CATEGORY TAGS Dungarvin National News, Our Outstanding Staff JUN 03 LORI KRESS, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER DUNGARVIN NATIONAL CENTRAL OFFICE Share this news! f ! l g We are thrilled to announce that eleven Dungarvin DSPs were selected as ANCOR 2021 DSP of the Year winners for their respective states, with one Dungarvin DSP selected as the national winner! Since 2007 the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) has recognized the efforts of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who go above and beyond the call of duty, time and time again, to enrich the lives of the people with disabilities whom they support. In ANCOR’s words, “These extraordinary and essential professionals work tirelessly every day to solve problems, engineer solutions, adapt, innovate, listen and support. Because of their work, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are better equipped to live quality lives in truly inclusive communities.” A DSP of the Year is selected for each state among hundreds of nominations which detail the inspiring work that is performed every day on behalf of a person with a disability. Dungarvin has established a tradition of employing amazing staff who have been selected for this prestigious award for fourteen consecutive years. This is a powerful indicator of the caliber of our Direct Support Professionals and how they are positively impacting the lives of the individuals we support. This year, the Dungarvin DSPs who are honored as winners are: William Pate, National Winner Indiana Arnold Dube Indiana Levi Cady Minnesota Bill Gass Oregon Connie Healey Colorado Joseph Samuela California Dennis Rivera North Carolina Antonio Powell-Fields New Jersey Tracy Tallon Kentucky Shana Morris Oklahoma Veronica Hopkins New Mexico Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for the contributions these Dungarvin DSPs have made in the lives of the people they support, nor can we begin to acknowledge the sacrifices that these extraordinary staff have made in order to maintain their commitment to the individuals who rely on them through the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our staff went to extraordinary lengths to fulfil their commitment, often at the expense of spending time with their own families. This makes the recognition of our 2021 winners so much more special – in spite of the challenges of basic health and safety, these dedicated DSPs went above and beyond in their efforts on behalf of the people we support. They represent the best of everything we do here at Dungarvin and we could not be more proud. Our DSP of the Year award recipients will be honored at the upcoming virtual awards ceremony which will take place on Monday, June 14th from 12-1:30PM EDT / 9-10:30AM PDT, and will mark the kickoff to Meeting the Moment: The 2021 ANCOR Annual Conference. You do not need to register for the full conference in order to view the virtual awards ceremony. As we feature these incredible DSPs on our Facebook page, please take a minute to extend your personal congratulations to them. Best wishes to all of our winners of the 2021 DSP of the Year Awards, as well as to all of the nominees. We can’t mask our appreciation for you! Add A Comment Share this news! f ! l g Required Field* Your email will not be displayed or shared. Submit Comments Newest Comments Oldest Comments Jenell Yearwood, Jun 07, 2021 Congratulations to all of the winners especially our North Carolina recipient, Dennis Rivera. Thanks for all that you do. Reply Services Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Behavioral Challenges Traumatic/ Acquired Brain Injury Significant Medical Challenges Children & Their Families Specialized Services Locations Employment Careers Realistic Job Preview Manager Testing Benefits About Us Who We Are Latest News Our Name Contact Us History Leadership Our Mission & Values Share Your Experience Site Map FAQ Privacy Statement Partners Connect with Us ©2021 Dungarvin, Inc. Content on all Dungarvin website pages may not be reproduced without the express written permission of Dungarvin, Inc. Website Design by Oneupweb Back to top