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:
2025-2023: Standards of Execution Champion
This award is given to Playhouse locations that achieve Strong or Center of Excellence on at least 5 SOEs.
2025: 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. This Playhouse has a long history and always finds a way to get better in every way.
2024 & 2023: Standards of Execution Champion
This award is given to Playhouse locations that achieve Strong or Center of Excellence on at least 5 SOEs.
2019: National Volunteer of the Year - Penny Wirtjes
2015: Core Value Champion: Get it Done - Paula Capone
This award is given to a Playhouse staff member who blasts through barriers and stands out among their peers in the Playhouse 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.
2025 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Operations & Facility, Human Resources, Financial Health
Strong: Marketing, Family & Community Connections, Development & Fundraising
2024 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Financial Health
Strong: Marketing, Operations & Facility, Volunteer Management & HR, Board Health & Strategy
2023 Certificates
Strong: Marketing, Operations & Facility, Volunteer Management & HR, Financial Health, Board Health & Strategy
2022 Certificates
Center of Excellence: Donation Processing & Data Management
Strong: Programs, Board Health & Strategy
2021 Certificates
Strong: Donation Processing & Data Management