Awards and Recognition

PATH has received many awards over its more than 30 year history. The Board of Directors and Staff are very proud of the special recognition given to staff and programs. This page contains some recent highlights.

Points of Transformation Awards given by Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services

2007 - Carol Samuels, Community Job Trainer, Community Integrated Employment.

Kathy Sykes, Chistina Dillon, Carol Samuels, Loraine Ballard Morril

Kathy Sykes (MRS), Christina Dillon (Job Coach), Carol Samuels (Job Coach), Loraine Ballard Morrill (Clear Channel Radio)

2007 - Sharon DiDonato, Program Supervisor, MR Adult Day Program

Kathy Sykes, Tondra Fleming, Sharon DiDonato, Loraine Ballard Morril

Kathy Sykes (MRS), Tondra Fleming (Program Director), Sharon DiDonato (Program Supervisor), Loraine Ballard Morrill (Clear Channel Radio)

2006 - Christina Dillon, Employment Specialist in the Community Integrated Employment Program
2006 - Fernando Galindez, Residential Skills Trainer in the Community Living Arrangements (CLA) Program
2005 - Sherry Hunter, Adult Day Training Program (ADTP)
2005 - Alie Kondeh, Community Living Arrangements (CLA)
2004 - Adele Levy, Employment Specialist in Community Integrated Employment (CIE) received the provider award.
2004 - Neal Sheppard, Support Coordinator in Targeted Service Management (TSM)
2004 - Sharon DiDonato, Program Supervisor, Adult Day Training Program (ADTP)

Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health / Mental Retardation Services

2007 - Case Management Supervisor of the Year Awarded to Mary Beth D'Alonzo

Nancy Lucas, CEO of CBH (left), Mary Beth D'Alonzo, PATH (right)

2006 - Case Manager of the Year was Awarded to Carla Sorrells, Specialized Substance Abuse Case Manager

Carla Sorrells and Dr. Arthur Evans Philadelphia Health Commissioner

Dr. Evans (left), Carla Sorrells, "Case Manager of the Year" (right)

2006 - Outstanding Service Award was presented to the Targeted Case Management (TCM) Department and its Administrative Supports
2006 - The Above and Beyond Award was given to Gail Finnel, Director of Adult Targeted Case Management Department

Philadelphia Consumer Satisfaction Award

1995 - The MH Programs of PATH won the QUEST for Excellence Award from the Philadelphia Consumer Satisfaction Team. "Rising above the simply acceptable, setting new standards."
1994 -PATH's Intensive Case Management Staff received the Philadelphia Consumer Satisfaction Team Award for providing excellent services to children in the community.

Brighter Futures Awards given by Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services

2005 - LaVonne Figley, Employment Specialist in our Community Integrated Employment (CIE) received the provider award
2005 - Sherry Hunter, MR Day Specialist, Adult Day Training Program (ADTP)
2005 - Alie Kondeh, Residential Skills Trainer, Community Living Arrangements (CLA)
2004 - PATH's Community Integrated Employment Program received a Philadelphia Brighter Futures Award.
1997 - Janet Cooper, Community Integrated Employment Supervisor, received the Brighter Futures Award.
1994 - PATH's Community Integrated Employment Program received a Philadelphia Brighter Futures Award.

Pennsylvania Alliance for the Mentally Ill Award

1997 - PATH named Outstanding Service Organization of the year

American Red Cross

2007 - PATH received the "Help Can't Wait Award"
2005 - PATH received the "Help Can't Wait Award"
2004 - PATH received the "Help Can't Wait Award"

Philadelphia Community Support Program

2006 - Provider Award for Excellence was given to Barbara Ponczek, Social Rehabilitation Program Supervisor
2005 - Provider Award for Excellence was given to Melissa Shuster, BH Day Program Director.

Making a Difference Award

2005 - Provider Award given to Lynn Simon, Adult Outpatient Therapist
2002 - Provider / Program Director Award given to Rob D'Alonzo, Crisis Response Center

"Above and Beyond Award - 2006" presented to Gail Finnel.