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Quadco awards day highlights willing worker, 40 years of service
“It’s your day!” Quadco Executive Director Bruce Abell told the crowd of people assembled for the awards day at Quadco. “You’ve worked hard and deserve to be recognized for the fine effort you put forth,” he said as he began the annual event held on October 23 at Quadco’s Stryker building.
One particular worker was singled out for what he has done over the past 23 years of his participation at Quadco. Eric McKinney was the recipient of the coveted Don Spiess Award at the ceremony.
Bill Priest, Director of Marketing, nominated the West Unity man for the honor and noted in the presentation how Mr. McKinney greets his fellow workers each day with a wave and a smile. Mr. Priest mentioned that Eric has proven to be very versatile, having worked in different areas at Quadco, as well as in the community and in work crews at a number of transitional worksites around the area.
“I believe he closely emulates the characteristics of Don Spiess of being a hard worker, having a friendly personality, not being afraid to try something new and get the job done, while also being a friend to those around him,” Mr. Priest stated.
Winners of the award are nominated by staff members at Quadco, who then vote for the final recipient.
Mr. Abell reminded those present about the man for whom the award is named. He said that the late Mr. Spiess was Operations Manager at Quadco and worked for many years at the center before he retired.
“During the time he worked here, Don Spiess was considered a model worker,” Mr. Abell explained. “He was very helpful, he worked hard, he was friendly to everyone, and he always did more than was expected. So each year we present the Don Spiess Award to someone who is most like Don Spiess,” he told the crowd.
During the ceremonies, two people received recognition for having worked 40 years at Quadco. Mary Susan Paine of West Unity and Alan Stackhouse of Napoleon were recognized for having worked at Quadco as many years as it has been open.
Joan Kerwin of Napoleon and Edmund Kretzer of Defiance were both recognized for having 35 years of service while Fred Potts of Defiance received his 30 years of service award.
Other awards for years of service, perfect attendance, serving on an employee council, and serving as a material handler were presented. Each area also recognized individuals for outstanding qualities such as being the hardest worker, most improved or providing a helping hand.
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