Adair County SB40 Developmental Disability Board Announces December's Spotlight Award Winner!

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Adair County SB40 is pleased to announce Mike Renshaw as the November Outstanding Employee Spotlight Award recipient.

 

Mike Renshaw of Kirksville has been selected as the December Outstanding Employee Spotlight Award Recipient by Adair County SB40 following his nomination by Sean Jacob, Executive Director. Jacob stated “Mike has worked at Home Depot for ten years now and has won multiple corporate “Homer” awards from his employer. He’s very proud of his work at Home Depot and always proud of the recognition that he receives for his hard work. His work ethic shows that employers can be confident in hiring more people with   developmental disabilities.”

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Kirksville Home Depot ASDS, Nathan Bennett, said "Mike has been a great employee for us the entire time he has worked here, he is either making sure we have the best-looking plants in town, or the cleanest parking lot. The attribute of Mike that outshines them all though is his commitment to our customers and our store. Mike is always to work on time, even if that means walking though the rain or snow, he will be here. He is always willing to complete his job no matter the weather, or difficulty. He knows that those jobs have an impact on the customers' experience, and the store operations as a whole. So, he gets them done every time. All I have to say is Thank you Mike!" Mike’s immediate Supervisor, Cindy McNay, also added “Mike makes every attempt to be as friendly and helpful to every customer who enters in the store. He finds what they need or goes to someone who can help. He knows the store and our products and works towards getting things done right.”

 

Outgoing Executive Director of Adair County SB40, Crystal Aminirad, commented “I am so excited that Adair SB40 plans to continue Spotlight Awards even after I retire. These awards are a wonderful way to recognize people with developmental disabilities in our community who have risen above many challenges to make our community a better place for everyone who calls this home. Mike is a perfect example of all that can be achieved in a community that supports authentic inclusion. He has become fully independent in his community. A producer. A taxpayer. A consumer. Everything that any good citizen of a community should be. Mike is an example to employers that when you hire a person with  developmental disabilities you will get a hard-working, reliable and dedicated employee. Congratulations to Mike! We are so very proud of him.”  

If you would like to nominate a great candidate for a monthly Spotlight Award, Adair County SB40 is accepting nominations. Anyone can make a nomination.

 

Nominations can be made in any of the four following categories:

· Kids Inclusion Spotlight Award for children in

  kindergarten - 8th grade

· Youth Leadership Spotlight Award for youth in grades

  9-12

· Community Volunteer Spotlight Award (any age)

· Entrepreneur or Employee Spotlight Award (any age)

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In March 2025, a Spotlight Award of the Year winners will be selected from all of the monthly winners. Nominations can be made throughout the year by visiting the Adair County SB40 website or by contacting a SB40 staff member to assist you at (660) 665 - 9400. You can also find more information about the four nomination categories by visiting Adair County SB40’s website, https://www.sb40life.org.