In December 2000, the Service Excellence Award was established in honor of Ron Yoder, who served as Executive Director of Metropolitan Family Service from 1972 – 1991. This award is presented annually to recognize the contributions of employees who personify Metropolitan Family Service values. 


Krista Larson, MFS Executive Director(left), congratulates 2010 Service Excellence Award Winners, Amber Moore and Monica Wirtz. Ron Yoder (right), presented the awards to this year's winners.

Our thanks to Ron for his continued support of MFS and our congratulations all of the 2010 nominees (above) and past award recipients.

Past Award Recipients
2009 Annalise Albright and Jane Sharp
2008 Marcy Hughes and Maria Eugenia Perdomo
2007 Laura Knechtges and Miriam Aberth
2006 Jennifer Copeland
2005 Matilde Flores
2004 Patty Weightman and Sarada Leavenworth
2003 Jarrine Shaw and Shirley Cromwell
2002 Scott Gates
2001 Sandra Wynn
2000 Denise Gour