01/30/2026
We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals and communities that exemplify dedication and excellence across SR Companies. These awards celebrate the hard work, passion, and commitment of our teams in providing exceptional service and making a lasting impact in our company. The winners were revealed last week at the SR Companies 2026 Conference, hosted at Omni Amelia Island Resort in Amelia Island, FL.
Company-Wide Awards
Executive Director of the Year – Gregory Cain, Village Veranda at Lady Lake
Community of the Year – Summer Vista
Pink Diamond Award – Summer Vista
Master of the Margin – Harper's Station Gainesville
Resident's Choice – Sanders Glen
Employee's Choice – The Colonnade at Carrollwood
Most Improved Turnover – The Landing of Panama City Beach
President’s Club:
• Alderbrook Village
• Ashbrook Village
• Creekside Village
• Harbison Shores
• Harper’s Station Gainesville
• Seagrass Village of Fleming Island
• Summer Vista
• Sunflower Springs of Homosassa
• The Colonnade at Carrollwood
• The Glen at Lake Oconee Village
SRI Management Awards
Culinary Director of the Year – Don Midland (Seagrass Village of Port Orange)
Director of Maintenance of the Year – Mark Scott (The Glen at Lake Oconee Village)
Director of Activities of the Year – Michelle French (Summer Vista)
Director of Resident Services of the Year – Samantha Knisley (Seagrass Village of Port Orange)
Director of Sales of the Year – Courtney Benestante (Summer Vista)
Executive Director of the Year – Gregory Cain (Village Veranda at Lady Lake)
Community of the Year – Summer Vista
Lowest Turnover Award – The Colonnade at Carrollwood
Impact Senior Living Awards
Director of Sales of the Year – Dameon McCain (Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie)
Executive Director of the Year – Lesley Donovan (Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie)
Community of the Year – Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie
Midsouth Senior Management Awards
Culinary Director of the Year – Debra Lovell (Creekside on Bardstown)
Director of Maintenance of the Year – Brent Smith (Sanders Glen)
Director of Activities of the Year – Helena Staples-Freeman (Gaither Suites at West Park)
Director of Resident Services of the Year – Felena Rains (Creekside at Three Rivers)
Director of Sales of the Year – Stacy Leathers (Creekside at Three Rivers)
Executive Director of the Year – Bethni Reno (Creekside at Three Rivers)
Community of the Year – Cariad at North Brook
Lowest Turnover Award – Cariad at North Brook
SR Hotel Management Awards
General Manager of the Year – Jen Jasiak (Fairfield Inn & Suites Brooksville)
Hotel of the Year – Fairfield Inn & Suites Brooksville
Lowest Turnover Award – WoodSpring Suites Inverness
Circle of Excellence
Alicia Reyes (The Colonnade at Carrollwood)
Amie Cannon (Seagrass Village of Daphne)
Amie Davey (The Beacon at Gulf Breeze)
Ashly Rivera (Seagrass Village of Fleming Island)
Cindy Hodges (The Glen at Lake Oconee Village)
Courtney Benestante (Summer Vista)
Don Midland (Seagrass Village of Port Orange)
Gregory Cain (Village Veranda at Lady Lake)
Jeremy Swank (Sunflower Springs at Trinity)
Jessica Griffith (Westhill Newnan Crossing)
Katy Economou (Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park)
Kelvin Todd (Harper's Station Yorktown)
Lisa Shepherd (Seagrass Village of Fleming Island)
Mark Scott (The Glen at Lake Oconee Village)
Michelle French (Summer Vista)
Samantha Knisley (Seagrass Village of Port Orange)
Sharee Harman (Summer Vista)
Suzette Wells (Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores)
Corporate Awards
Character Award – William Burr
Compassion Award – Josh Jonsson
Commitment Award – Michelle Donnahoo
Consistency Award – Bonnie Wilson
Communication Award – Casey Coppage
5 Tool Player Award – Eli Dorman
Bestest of the Best – Shannon Harter
Congratulations to all! Your dedication and passion make a difference in the lives of so many, and we are grateful for your hard work and commitment to excellence.
