The “Lizzie Award” – “Above and Beyond” was developed in the loving memory of the late Lizzie Quarterman, who was an outstanding employee of The Jessamine Place. As a Direct Support Professional and Team Leader, she demonstrated “the extra mile” approach to supporting people served by the agency.
![LizzieWinner The Lizzie Winner 2018](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://thejessamineplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/LizzieWinner-768x511.jpeg)
![LizzieAward_1 Betty Thornton, Melinda McKinley, Alexsis Haskin](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://thejessamineplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/LizzieAward_1-768x528.jpeg)
The Jessamine Place is very proud to announce the 2018 recipient of this prestigious honor was awarded to Melinda McKinley. She received a $100 gift certificate along with beautiful plague commemorating her recognition. Runner-ups were: Alexsis Haskin (1st) and Betty Thornton (2nd). Both ladies were awarded certificates and a $25 gift card. Congratulations and Great Job!