And the Winners Are . . .

The 2016 Above & Beyond Award Winners. Back row, from left: Pastor Mark Sarver, Dara Sarver, Shannon Bishop, Michael McGuire, and Sam Currington. Front row, left to right: Jo Brosius, Rodney Davis, Kim Davis, Bobby Blanton, Martha Puckett, Lorene Sowder, Nancy Clayton, and Carl Roberts. Not pictured: Linda Abney and Kim Carson, both with Ladles of Love.

Hospice Care Plus held its annual dinner on Tuesday, December 9, and recognized several organizations and staff for their outstanding support of the hospice mission.

Each year, Hospice uses its annual dinner as a forum for thanking those who go to great lengths on behalf of the organization. Two sets of awards are announced during the evening: the Above and Beyond Award, and a set of staff awards. Staff are also recognized for reaching years-of-service milestones.

The 2016 honorees are:

ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS

These are awarded to organizations, businesses, civic groups, or churches that, for at least two years, go above and beyond to support Hospice Care Plus.

  • Davis Law, P.S.C., Irvine, accepted by Rodney Davis and Kim Davis
  • Ladles of Love with Church on the Rock, Berea, accepted by Linda Abney, Bobby Blanton, Martha Puckett, Pastor Mark and Mrs. Dana Sarver, Lorene Sowder, Nancy Clayton, Sam Cunnington, Carl Roberts, and Kim Carson
  • Ruff Edges, Berea, accepted by owner Jo Brosius
  • Rockcastle Fiscal Court, Rockcastle County, accepted by magistrates Michael McGuire and Shannon Bishop.

STAFF AWARDS

  • Compassion in Action Award: Elaine Mundfrom, LPN
  • Aspire Award: Kacelia DeGregorio, Insurance Coordinator
  • Synergy Award: Housekeeping Team ( Ruth Crutcher, Sharon Newman, Brenda Saylor)
  • Excellence in Care Award: Jodi Neal, RN
  • Directors’ Award: Allen Marcum, RPh

Gail McGillis, CEO, congratulated all the honorees and thanked all staff, donors, volunteers, board members, and community partners for the multitude of ways they support hospice patients and families.

Posted in
Tagged with
Our Mission:

Hospice Care Plus provides exceptional, compassionate care for individuals with serious and advanced illness; while honoring dignity, ensuring comfort, and celebrating life. 

Our Values:
Our Promise:
Our Service Area:

Our hospice home program serves you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.

Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.

Recent News:

Hearts for Hospice Returns in February

Each February, local banks across our service region come together to share the love through Hearts for Hospice, an annual...

2025 Remembrance Tree Ceremony: Dec. 7, 2025

Quick Facts: When: Sunday, December 7, 2 PM Where: First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475 Why: Whether...

Rock the Block: Music Festival to Benefit Hospice Care Plus

Downtown Irvine will come alive with music, food, and community spirit at Rock the Block: Compassion in Action Music Festival,...

New Volunteer Training Saturday May 17

Hospice Care Plus is hosting an in-person training for new volunteers on Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM,...

News & Events

Madison Miller

Teens Welcome @ May 20 Training

On Saturday, May 20, Hospice Care Plus will train a new class of volunteers. All are welcome and needed but, as summer approaches, teens are especially encouraged to attend. To sign-up for the training, contact Stefanie Manes, volunteer coordinator, at 859-626-9292 or hospice@hospicecp.org. “We started our teen volunteer program a few years ago, but we…

May Memorial 1

Remember Them: May Memorial Service

On Tuesday, May 23, Hospice Care Plus will join with the community to honor Memorial Day with a special service. The annual Hospice Care Plus May Memorial Service is at 6:00 p.m. on May 23 at First Baptist Church in Richmond.  A reception will follow with refreshments provided by hospice volunteers. The service gives the…

27368337891_d1f3285ffa_z

Reservations Open! Gala on Derby Eve

Your “place to be on Derby Eve” is back for its 14th year:  The Gala on Derby Eve. The benefit gala brings together 200-plus guests in Richmond each year to celebrate Kentucky’s Derby tradition while raising funds for Hospice Care Plus. This year’s Gala on Derby Eve is Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. Registration…

32628352985_5b8e3b4dc0_z

Join our Volunteer Team: Feb. 25!

Hospice Care Plus is hosting a training for new volunteers on Sat., Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for individuals who would like to help provide care and support to individuals, caregivers, and families. It’s open to adults and teens age 14 and…