Living The Mission Award – March 2026 Winner
About the Award
The Living the Mission Award was created to recognize employees whose work ethic reflects the Core Values of DakotAbilities. Each month, one employee is selected who demonstrates above-and-beyond dedication to DakotAbilities and the care and compassion they show for the people we support, their families, and fellow staff members. The goal is to celebrate those who not only fulfill their work responsibilities but also strive to go further — making that extra effort to enhance and exemplify what we stand for as an organization.
The award is grounded in our six Core Values, which should be at the center of every employee's daily work. These values are our daily promise to the people we serve and to one another:
- Dignity and respect are demonstrated.
- Relationships are valued.
- Accomplishments are celebrated.
- Authentic compassion is experienced.
- Excellence is guided by best practices.
- Advocacy impacts change.
March 2026 Nominees
The following employees were nominated for the Living the Mission Award in March 2026. Please join us in congratulating all of the nominees:
- Weedor Harris
- Jace Bridges
- Tanner Gluhm
- Michael Vigants
- Akira Cleveland
- Marla Lang
- Michelle Snelling
Congratulations to Our Winner — Michelle Snelling!
We are thrilled to announce that the Living the Mission Award for March 2026 goes to Michelle Snelling. Michelle's commitment to her coworkers and to the people she supports is a shining example of what it means to live our mission every single day. Here is what the person who nominated Michelle had to say:
"Michelle always goes out of her way to make sure her coworkers are happy, and she is great with all the supported people. She is always willing to help out where she can. She is a joy to work with every day."— Nomination submission
Michelle's warmth, generosity, and genuine care for those around her are an inspiration to all of us. She exemplifies the very best of what DakotAbilities represents.
Thank you to Michelle and to all of the nominees for living our mission and going above and beyond to enrich the lives of those we support. Your dedication is what makes DakotAbilities a place where everyone belongs.