AUBURN – On Jan. 30, John F. Murphy Homes Inc. hosted its sixth annual employee recognition banquet at a restaurant in Lewiston, celebrating staff with 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of support to people with developmental disabilities. Special awards were given for exemplary service.

Caterina Gaura and Laurie Crane-Turton were recognized for 20 years of service; Trish Clary, Carol Cook and Scott Sawyer, 15 years; Mary Baiei, Rhonda Clukey, Linda Allard-Comeau, John Currier, Lynne Fuller, Tina Gagne, Scott Gallant, Tim Hodge, Phil House, Richard Irving, Rita Mosher, Bob Ouellette, Anissa Paine, Juanita Pelkey, Frank Phillips, Mark Steege, Lori Tiltonand Gail True, 10 years; Bert Belisle, Michelle Borden, Kasi Bussiere, Tracy Carrier, Jason Crocker, Michelle Damon, David Davis, Paul Gigas, Tracie Harmon, Kathleen Keene, Noella Labbe, Kari Laird, Alice Moras, Marge Smith, Julie Tremblay and Mark Wing for five years.

Exemplary service awards were also presented: 30th anniversary special award, Ann Bentley; Margaret C. Murphy award, Lynne Fuller; leadership award, Phil House; direct support professional award, Michele Bachelder; support services award, Dan Field.