Nonprofit Tabitha (Tabitha.org) recognized its top employee honoree at its annual TEAMember Celebration. Teresa Piersol, Grand Island resident and Tabitha Home Health Aide, was named “TEAMember of the Year.”

Piersol has served older adults and their families for nearly 31 years in her career at Tabitha Home Health Care. Piersol received several nominations from her peers for the prestigious award, crediting her dedication, compassion, selflessness and true embodiment of Tabitha’s Core Values – including Care, Collaboration, Connection and Customer Centric service – as reasons for her to be recognized as TEAMember of the Year.

“No one deserves this spotlight more than Teresa,” said Alicia Beavers, Tabitha Home Health Care Clinical Manager. “She has had insurmountable impact on our organization and on the lives of clients and their families throughout Nebraska. Teresa shows unwavering commitment to home health care clients, ensuring they are comfortable, happy and respected – regardless if it requires additional time or energy on any given day. Tabitha is lucky to have her kindness, talents and giving spirit on our team.”

As the state’s quality award-winning expert for older adults, nonprofit Tabitha empowers people to live joyfully, age gratefully. Supporting families since 1886 across Nebraska, Tabitha offers a range of services, from results-driven rehabilitation, accessible at-home home health care, innovative living communities, resourceful serious illness support and compassionate hospice services. Tabitha is Your Answer; learn more at Tabitha.org.