(May 5, 2008) -- Congratulations to Ann Carswell, winner of a 2008 RESPECT award at this year's Shocco Springs Consumer Conference.

These awards are given by nomination only for those who go above and beyond their typical job duties and show unparalleled respect and provide excellent to our consumers. This year, 286 people were nominated and Mrs. Carswell was selected as one of 20 to receive this esteemed honor!

Mrs. Carswell was nominated for "always going the extra mile" to help consumers on the telephone, at the front desk, and ensuring that consumer advocates always have access to their needed resources.

Mrs. Carswell joins Ron Luker, Larry McQuiston, Brenda Moon, Dr. Anne Penney, Dr. Rohini Reddy, Sylvia McConnell Richey, Kathleen Roye, Dr. James Walter, Verlinda White, George Zubowicz, Shirley Brundage Dowdell, Joyce Cahela, and Robin Craft as past center affiliates who have won this award.

Congratulations on a well-deserved honor!