Penny Williams, business office manager and certified nurse assistant at Chariton Specialty Care, has received the Employee of the Year Award at Care Initiatives’ annual award brunch Friday, Dec. 15 in West Des Moines.

The Employee of the Year Award is given to a nominated employee who best demonstrates the company’s Mission Statement: Improving quality of life for Iowans and their families during life’s health transitions through compassionate, individualized care.

Jean Daily, Belle Plaine Specialty Care Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator, was awarded Care Initiatives’ “Employee of the Year” award at Care Initiatives’ annual award brunch Friday, Dec. 16 in West Des Moines.