
Awards
Each year, GiGi’s Playhouse grants esteemed awards and certificates that recognize achievements within the network of Playhouses across North America. Below are the proud achievements from this Playhouse location:
2022: Core Value Champion: Get It Done – Heather Lorenzen
The Get It Done Award goes to a Playhouse staff member who blasts through barriers and stands out among their peers in the Playhouse network.
2022: GenerationG – Kristin Nelson, National Educational Excellence Committee
This award is given to an individual, group of individuals, or a Playhouse that leverages Generation G to change the way the world views Down syndrome.
2022: Standard of Execution (SOE) Champion
Locations that have achieved Strong or Center of Excellence on at least 5 SOEs.
2021: Standard of Execution (SOE) Champion
Locations that have achieved Strong or Center of Excellence on at least 3 SOEs.
2020: Standard of Execution (SOE) Champion
Locations that have achieved Strong or Center of Excellence on at least 3 SOEs.
2019: Core Value Champion: Best of All
The Best of All award is for a Playhouse that leads from behind, quietly packing in all the tools and resources to do (almost) everything right
Standards of Execution Certificates

The Standards of Execution (SOE’s) define a descriptive list of standards for each of the 8 core functions of the GiGi’s business. Each Playhouse has an opportunity to achieve along a continuum of growth.

2022 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Marketing, Donation Processing & Data Management
Strong: Programs, Operations & Facility, Financial Health
2021 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Programs
Strong: Marketing, Donation Processing & Data Management, Financial Health, Board Health & Strategy
2020 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Programs