Sterling Silver Award
Katie Gill
Senior Services Specialist - APS
Area Agency on Aging
Employee of the Month
“Katie Gill has been an Adult Protective Services worker at the Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho since Sept. 2016. During that time, Katie has worked tirelessly to protect vulnerable adults in our area from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Katie routinely goes above and beyond to help those in need, even driving to local food banks, sometimes after hours, to ensure nobody goes to bed hungry.
Being an Adult Protective Services worker offers unique challenges, including entering homes fraught with environmental hazards and encountering individuals who are sometimes angry or emotionally unstable. Katie handles these situations with grace, professionalism and diplomacy and has defused potentially volatile encounters with her quick wit and down-to-earth personality. Around the office, Katie’s calm, even-keel demeanor helps minimize the stress level in the office and keep people laughing. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic and attention to detail are invaluable assets to the Area Agency on Aging and the community as a whole.”
- Kelly Hopkins, Senior Services Specialist - APS - Area Agency on Aging
“As Katie’s supervisor I appreciate her positive attitude and smile which she brings to work on a daily basis.”
- Patrick Pace, Adult Protection Supervisor - Area Agency on Aging
“I am pleased to recommend Katie Gill for the Sterling Silver Award. Katie is a pleasure to work with, her attitude in working with staff at Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho is always positive and professional.”
- Janice Young, Supervisor - LTC Ombudsman - Area Agency on Aging
“Katie is such a pleasure to work with. I am thankful for her good morning announcement every day! Her smile, personality and upbeat attitude definitely creates a positive vibe in our office. She truly cares about protecting vulnerable adults in our community and we are so fortunate to have her on our team.”
- Rhonda Nelson, Data Entry & Technical Support Specialist - Area Agency on Aging
“I have enjoyed getting to know Katie these past six months. She starts each day with a smile and encouraging words. She is such a joy to be around and has a fun, witty sense of humor. Katie is first to help if you have a problem or concern and has been a ‘go-to’ for me with any questions I have had. She has such a big heart for the customers she serves and is passionate about the work she performs at Area Agency on Aging. We are so lucky to have her!”
- Sage Stoddard, Director - Aging & Adult Services - Area Agency on Aging
