Associates for Human Services, Inc. (AHS) recognized its Employee of the Year at the Annual Awards Dinner recently.  The celebration took place at Stoneforge Restaurant and was attended by board members, volunteers, staff and their guests.

Annually, staff votes to honor one employee who most exemplifies AHS’ mission through their dedication and hard work.  David Lima, Wise Adult Day Health Program Aide, is this year’s award recipient.

David, a Program Aide in the Wise Adult Day Health Program is a very worthy recipient of this year’s Employee of the Year Award.  He is described by his coworkers as a hard working, proven team player.  One of his coworkers stated “All of the clients love him!  He makes them all feel special and takes the time to spend time with each of them to make sure they are having a good time at the program”.  Another commented that he is an asset to the success of the Wise program, a great guy, who loves his job, his coworkers and the clients!

Several longevity awards were also presented including Zulmira Allcock, Early Intervention Program, who received recognition for 30 years of service; Milly Burrows, Early Head Start Program, received recognition for 15 years of service; and Patricia Flanagan, Early Intervention Program, were recognized for 10 years of service.  Presenting the longevity and Employee of the Year Awards were AHS Board of Directors Carol Sullivan, William Cuthbertson, Dr. Kelly Hoye, Jeff Marques and Jerry Plouffe.  Volunteers were also recognized and presented with a gift for their support and contributions to the agency.

Associates for Human Services, Inc. (AHS) is a not-for-profit agency founded 42 years ago to meet a wide range of human services needs in Attleboro, Brockton, New Bedford, Norton and the Greater Taunton Area (Taunton, Raynham, Dighton, Rehoboth, Lakeville, Middleboro, Seekonk, Berkley). Support services are provided, through a variety of programs for infants, toddlers, youth, adults, and seniors experiencing developmental disabilities or delays, as well as families struggling economically.