MERIT Resource Services annual Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Winter Lodge in Toppenish. There were about sixty employees, board members, family members and supportive community members in attendance that braved the wintery road conditions. Salmon and Prime Rib were served for dinner. The evening was filled with laughter, door prizes, awards, more door prizes, good times and more door prizes.

The following employees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievments during 2011:

Jasmin Duran, Wapato Office - Support Staff of The Year

Steve Cutrell, Wapato and Naches Schools - Intervention Specialist of The Year

George Davis, Toppenish Office - Manager of The Year

Loretta Olivares, Sunnyside Office - Empoyee of The Year 

Jasmin Duran, Receptionist in the Wapato Office recieves her award from Dave Wilson, Executive Director