Virginia Mermel, PhD, CNS, of Billings, was honored with the Patricia Hennessey Leadership Award by the Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the Montana Dietetic Association, a state affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, at the Food and Nutrition Summit in Bozeman on June 2. To qualify for recognition, members must have provided leadership in the association, community, or in their jobs, and promoted optimal health and nutritional status of Montanans. Mermel is described as a visionary leader who is committed to feeding hungry children, having been instrumental in establishing Backpack Meals and Teen Pantry Programs for students. She also helped increase School Breakfast Program participation and assisted in launching an annual food drive in Billings.
Mermel awarded by MTAND
Most Popular
K. Allen Rice at Rent is Due LLC created affordable housing by assisting in revitalizing east Billings in the EBURD, remodels, and redevelopments.
Shannon Bloyder, PT, has been promoted to director of rehabilitation at Saint John's United.
The Billings JSEC has selected Head Start, Inc. dba Explorers Academy, from among the nominations from the five counties served by the Billings Job Service, for the Employer of Choice.
Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC has named Teddy Goodmundson of Sweetwater of Billings as their employee of the year.
Interstate Engineering is excited to announce the addition of Rebecca Shaw-Quiñones from Billings, Jacob Cote from Red Lodge, and Shannon Click from Sidney as members to the team.
Karen Graf, MSN, RN-BC, APHN, received the 2022 Montana School Nurse of the Year Award from the Montana Association of School Nurses.
Tember Richards-Moon has joined Town & Country Supply Association as the office assistant in Laurel.
