Tabitha Employee Shirley Smith Honored With Illuminating Excellence Award

Tabitha, Your Answer for Elder Care (www.Tabitha.org), is proud to honor Shirley Smith, director of food and nutrition for her standing among the top 10 nominees for the Premier, Inc. Illuminating Excellence Award. At its annual Breakthroughs Conference, Premier (a division of U.S. Foods) recognizes select individuals nominated by their peers, nationwide, for excellence and integrity in food service and leadership. Smith attended the June convention in Washington, D.C., where her achievements were celebrated at the company’s Culinary Creations dinner.

Smith joined the Tabitha team 18 years ago following foodservice roles inside other high-profile, local health care organizations. She currently oversees dietary planning, purchasing and preparation for Tabitha’s Meals on Wheels operations, Lincoln living communities, Adult Day program, Lincoln campus gift shop and catered events, altogether serving more than 700 Elders, employees and visitors daily.

PROUDLY CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF SERVICE IN 2016! As a non-profit organization serving 28 Nebraska counties, Tabitha’s love embraces a society where everyone is valued and empowered to live life to the fullest, with compassionate at-home support, innovative living communities, exceptional rehabilitation, health care and hospice services. For answers to all your aging questions, tune in to Tabitha’s Answers on Aging, airing each Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. on KFOR (1240 AM or 103.3 FM), or subscribe to Tabitha’s quarterly magazine, The Answer, at www.Tabitha.org.

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