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:
2023: National Volunteer of the Year – Christel Baker
The National Volunteer of the Year is nominated by their Playhouse peers.
2023: Standards of Execution Champion
This award is given to Playhouse locations that achieve Strong of Center of Excellence on at least 5 SOEs.
2022: Standard of Execution (SOE) Champion
Locations that have achieved Strong or Center of Excellence on at least 5 SOEs.
2022: Generation G - Cindy Marie Judy, 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.
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: Get It Done - Sheri Kelly and Cathy Judge
This award is given to a Playhouse staff member who blasts through barriers and stands out among their peers in the Playhouse network
2018: Growth Champion Award
For the expansion and addition of GIGI Prep and GIGI U
2017: National Volunteer of the Year - Cindy Marie Judy
2016: Core Value Champion: Locally Concerned, Enterprise Minded
This award is given to a Playhouse that thinks beyond their local community to share best practices and they have the humility to leverage the collective learnings from across the GiGi’s network.
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.
2023 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Programs, Marketing, Operations & Facility, Volunteer Management & HR
Strong: Financial Health, Board Health & Strategy, Development & Fundraising
2022 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Programs, Marketing, Operations and Facility, HR & Volunteer Management, Financial Health
Strong: Donation Processing & Data Management
2021 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Programs, Marketing, Operations and Facility, Financial Health
Strong: HR & Volunteer Management
2020 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Programs, Operations & Facility