2024 Supernova Winner - Executive Director of the Year

Cory Hoots Wins 2024 Supernova Award

Executive Director Takes Home Highest Honor

The Supernova Award represents our company’s pinnacle of individual achievement, shining as our highest honor each year. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon a standout member of our leadership team, chosen through a vote of their peers as the embodiment of our community’s Supernova.

The criteria for this esteemed recognition are deeply rooted in our mission to foster a culture of compassionate professionalism and positive leadership. Nominees are assessed on their integrity, accountability, and selflessness, mirroring our vision to cultivate communities where people thrive longer, healthier, and happier lives.

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The Home Office leadership team chooses one Executive Director of the Year as the ‘Executive Director of the Year’ based on various criteria. The Executive Director that stands out from the rest receives its prestigious Supernova Award from our Executive Team at the Senior Living Communities Annual Meeting Purple Gala Awards Ceremony!

The criteria for voting is if this person embodies the company’s Guiding Principles, overall leadership of their team: servant leadership, the overall growth/improvement year-over-year.

This year, we proudly announce our Executive Director of Cascades Verdae, Cory Hoots, as the recipient of the 2024 Supernova Award for Executive Director of the Year!

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“I am deeply honored to share that I have been awarded the title of Executive Director of the Year. This accolade is not just a personal achievement but a reflection of the collective efforts and unwavering commitment of our incredible team at Cascades Verdae.”

– Cory Hoots, Executive Director

Over the past 13 years, Cory has had the privilege of serving our company in various roles. Each position has been a unique learning experience, contributing to his growth as a leader. It has been an honor to be part of an organization that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. Central to our success is our guiding principle: “people first always.” By prioritizing the well-being and development of our team members, we create a thriving, supportive community. This principle ensures that every decision we make and every action we take is aimed at enhancing the lives of those we serve.