On Friday, November 8th, Eliot Community Human Services proudly celebrated the 2nd Annual Kate Markarian Awards. With approximately 60 attendees gathered at our Lexington headquarters, the event was filled with excitement and gratitude as we honored the legacy of Kate Markarian and recognized this year’s outstanding award recipients.
The ceremony opened with warm remarks from President & CEO Melinda Matthews, followed by reflections from Senior Vice President Aaron Katz. The celebration continued with heartfelt acknowledgments from the nominators and supervisors who shared the remarkable achievements of the honorees.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Kate Markarian Awards:
Game-Changer Award
- Michael Anibaba, Director of Support Services
- Rodney Leggett, Juvenile Justice Program Director
- Jacqueline Hodges, CBHC Care Manager
Mission Possible Award
- Anne Remon Choumitsky, ACCS Assistant Team Leader
- Nikki Doyle, Director of Low Threshold Residential Services
- John St. Pierre, Respite Mobile Recovery Case Manager
Thoughtful Leader Award
- Jessica Montoya, Director of Clinical Services
- Shannon Moore, PACT Team Leader
- Frances Porte-Nimely, ACCS Case Manager
These exemplary individuals embody the passion, creativity, and strategic vision that Kate Markarian brought to Eliot throughout her 31 years of leadership. Their dedication continues to inspire our collective efforts to deliver compassionate care and innovative services to our communities.
We thank everyone who joined us in celebrating this special occasion, and once again, congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients!