The Winston R. Smith Award
The Winston Smith award is presented to individuals who capture the meaning of “Company Spirit”. They demonstrate the ability to go above and beyond for the betterment of the company and its community. Consideration is given to involvement in company events, contributions to fellow employees, dedication to the people we support (given agency position) and an overall positive approach to all that Spurwink represents.
The Community Provider Network-RI
Direct Support Professional Award
This award is given to a direct support employee from each agency that has been selected by that organization as exemplary in the practice of direct support and thought of as a model of excellence. Consideration is given to the person’s longevity, creativity, leadership and contribution to the quality of life for people supported.
Valarie Rankin Named the 2019 Community Provider Network-RI
Direct Support Professional of the Year
The Big Heart Award
Given in recognition of her/his commitment and dedication to spurwink|ri.
Direct Support Professional Years of Service Recognition
Spurwink | RI celebrates the exceptional and essential work of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Employment Specialists. They are the workers who provide support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you for your continuous and dedicated service.
Tom Tanner - 32 Years
Sandra Marler - 30 Years
Richard Martin Jr. - 30 Years
Joseph Maynard IV - 30 Years
Paul Blais - 28 Years
Jared Emerson - 28 Years
Jason Mancini - 26 Years
William Muller Jr. - 26 Years
John Sechio - 26 Years
Angela Defreitas - 26 Years
Patricia Piscione - 25 Years
Valarie Rankin - 24 Years
Orie Morris - 23 Years
Ocy Agwuegbo - 21 Years
Hayib Touray - 21 Years
Michael Callahan - 20 Years
Gary Wynkoop - 19 Years
Gertrude Paygai - 19 Years
Paul Peckham-Richard - 19 Years
Robert Davis - 18 Years
David Falconio - 17 Years
Jason Rocheleau - 17 Years
Allan Thompson III - 16 Years
John Myatt - 15 Years
Deborah Wilkinson - 15 Years
James Dahn - 15 Years
Yamil Castro - 14 Years
Lois Babcock - 13 Years
Susan Dutton - 12 Years
Felix Ireland - 11 Years
David Perretta - 11 Years
Edward Shea - 10 Years
Charles Early Jr. - 9 Years
Devin Allen - 8 Years
Lasana Disu-Koita - 7 Years
Leroy Moses - 7 Years
Elizabeth Whitford - 7 Years
Sean Silva - 7 Years
Lori Basile - 7 Years
Sonja Parker - 6 Years
Monarch Brigade - 6 Years
Kelly White - 6 Years
Rebecca Tartaglia - 6 Years
Betzy Escobar - 5 Years
Barry Graham - 5 Years
Yaminex Liriano - 5 Years
Heather DiCostanzo - 4 Years
Yarmiler Lopez - 4 Years Years
Camila Maldonado - 4 Years
Kelli Andrews - 3 Years
Donna Thompson - 3 Years
Stephen Lynch - 3 Years
Marcus Jones - 3 Years
Matthew Newell - 3 Years
Bethany French - 3 Years
Sayedeanwii Kokeh - 3 Years
Cheryl Durand - 3 Years
Shelby Kent - 3 Years
Victoria Nunez - 2 Years
Michael Neor - 2 Years
Yesenia Liriano - 2 Years
Amanda Hecker - 2 Years
Alexa Morel - 2 Years
Bryan Beyers - 1 Year
Arthur Stern - 1 Year
Michael Wilcox - 1 Year
Josmarlin Rosario - 1 Year
Amy Conlan - 1 Year
Joseph Lyons - 1 Year
Renee Mureddu - 1 Year
Emilia Whalen - 1 Year
Abimbola Taiwo - 1 Year
Edwin Jean-Louis - 1 Year
Emmanuel Tutu Jr. - 1 Year
John Soares - 1 Year
Alycia Shafovaloff
Taylor Sadowski
Hakeem Emmanuel
Beyan Livingstone
