12/04/2025
🏆 It’s one of our favorite moments of the year — celebrating the people and communities who make Morning Pointe Senior Living shine! ✨🎉
At this year’s Annual Holiday Party & Awards Banquet, our co-founders, Franklin Farrow and Greg Vital, joined leaders from across our footprint to recognize associates and campuses who went above and beyond in 2025. These honors reflect dedication, heart, and the extraordinary commitment that make Morning Pointe the region's choice.
Join us in cheering on this year’s top achievements:
🌟 Community of the Year
Community: Morning Pointe of Athens, TN
Executive Director: Crystal Sutton
Recognizing a community that raised the bar in resident care, teamwork, and overall excellence.
🌟 Chairman’s Award
Community: Morning Pointe of Tullahoma, TN
Executive Director: Tana Caldwell
Honoring a campus that exemplifies the Morning Pointe mission through exceptional leadership, service, and impact.
🌟 Exceeding Expectations Awards
Celebrating outstanding associates who went above and beyond in their field:
• Community Relations & Marketing — Jessica Schaeffer of the Morning Pointe of Knoxville, TN Campus
• Food Service — Shannon Bolden of Morning Pointe of Powell, TN
• Nursing — Anita Hayes of Morning Pointe of Calhoun, GA
• Caregiving — Liwisa Pwohn of Morning Pointe of Owensboro, KY
• Life Enrichment & Alzheimer’s Programming — Dawn Pittman of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington, KY
• Maintenance & Housekeeping — Billy Mosier of Morning Pointe of Richmond, KY
• Business Office — Kim Tipton of Morning Pointe of Athens, TN
• Home Office — Shona Chandler, VP of Associate Engagement and Talent
These awards honor individuals and teams who live out our values each day — serving with compassion, creativity, and purpose.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 honorees! Your dedication continues to move Morning Pointe Senior Living forward, enrich the lives of our residents, and strengthen our communities in countless ways. 👏💚