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Core Value Awards

Each year, Avesta honors staff members who have best personified each of our Core Values.

Avesta Housing’s annual Core Value Awards were presented at our recent All-Staff Day.

There was one award for each of our Core Values:

  • Humanity: We care about people
  • Stewardship: We manage our resources responsibly, efficiently and sustainably
  • Relationships: We seek meaningful interaction and effective collaboration
  • Quality: We pursue excellence in all our work

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the wonderful work of our 2017 Core Value Award winners!’

Humanity

Nick Kjeldgaard, Resident Services Coordinator

Nick joined Avesta Housing in 2014, and through his work as a Resident Services Coordinator has demonstrated a thoughtful and insightful approach to supporting our residents and building community.

Stewardship

Catherine Elliott, Development Officer

Catherine joined Avesta in 2016 as a Development Associate, and quickly demonstrated her ability to manage resources creatively and efficiently, while considering both short- and long-term potential impact.

Relationships

Barbara Soloway, Compliance and Training Manager

A member of the Property Management Team since 2007, Barbara was promoted to her current role where her passion for Avesta’s mission and her genuine desire to build connections are on display daily.

Quality

Kate Cordaro, Office Manager

Since joining Avesta in 2016, Kate has demonstrated an ability to provide stellar support across the organization on a wide variety of projects. She approaches her work with a keen eye toward the details, and she is flexible and willing to assist her colleagues.