LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor three Trinity Health Senior Communities colleagues at its recent 2026 Member Awards Gala in Battle Creek. Averielle “Ava” Garcia, Certified Nurse’s Aide & Medication Technician at Trinity Health Senior Communities- Bellbrook, received the Servant’s Heart Award. Former Marycrest General Manager Benjamin Harmon received the Emerging Leader Award. Pamela Latovick, THSC’s vice president of reimbursement and managed care contracting, received the MVP Award. Each award winner was nominated by their peers and selected by an esteemed group of committee members from among many nominations across the state. Nearly 300 people gathered to celebrate the elite group of 23 award winners and recognize their collective achievements.
“We are so proud to see Ava, Ben, and Pam recognized by LeadingAge Michigan as professionals who are working to better the lives of older adults in the state of Michigan,” said Trinity Health Senior Communities Chief Operating Officer Stacey A. Johnson, DNP. “Individually, each demonstrates excellence in servant leadership and expertise in senior living and healthcare. Ava, Ben, and Pam exemplify Trinity Health’s Mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care and hospitality and THSC’s commitment to create environments where older adults thrive.”
To learn more about the 2026 Member Awards Gala and other award honorees, review the 2026 Member Awards Gala Program or visit LeadingAge Michigan on YouTube.
Pictured: Bellbrook Executive Director Colette Belcourt, THSC Regional Vice President of Operations- Michigan Becky Lund, THSC COO Stacey Johnson, Bellbrook CNA and Medication Technician Averielle Garcia, Glacier Hills Executive Director Ben McKinnon, former Marycrest General Manager Benjamin Harmon, THSC Director, HR Business Partner Julie Lindberg, THSC Vice President of Reimbursement and Managed Care Contracting Pam Latovick, and Regional Operations Manager Sharon Cuddington celebrate at the 2026 LeadingAge Michigan Awards Gala.