Blue Peaks Developmental Services Executive Director Brooke Hayden, flanked by Hearth Parga and Vicki Alire, holds up a softball jersey for recognition of her 35 years of service during their staff appreciation day on Thursday. Multiple certificates and pins were given to staff for Direct Support Professionals Week.

Sue Kechter, left, stands with Blue Peaks Developmental Services Executive Director Brooke Hayden after being named the Direct Support Professional of the Year runner-up during their staff appreciation day on Thursday. Wanda Whatley, who won Direct Support Professional of the Year, was not present to receive her award.

Shirley Witherspoon, right, hugs Brooke Hayden while being awarded a pin for her 30 years of service at Blue Peaks Developmental Services during their staff appreciation day on Thursday.

Heather Parga hands Lorraine Medina a pin to recognize her 20 years of service at Blue Peaks Developmental Services during their staff appreciation day on Thursday.