Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award recipient Shauna Frost
Meals On Wheels News:
Meals on Wheels America has announced Shauna Frost, the chief executive officer of Meals on Wheels New Mexico in Albuquerque, as the recipient of the sixth annual Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award.
This award was established to celebrate the life and contributions of one of the Meals on Wheels network’s most respected and influential leaders of all time. A registered dietician, Sister Alice Marie – affectionately known as SAM – founded St. Vincent Meals on Wheels in Los Angeles, CA, in 1977, and through her leadership and spirit, left an indelible mark on the national Meals on Wheels community.
Each year, this award honors a leader of a local Meals on Wheels program who embodies Sister Alice Marie’s legacy through compassion, dedication and contribution and who works to unite and advance the nationwide Meals on Wheels movement.
A field of many worthy nominees was narrowed before the Meals on Wheels America Board of Directors voted on the final selection. They sought to honor a leader who has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership – someone who has been able to provide direction in the face of incredible challenges and bring together staff, volunteers, donors and supporters to provide critical nourishment, social connection and peace of mind to seniors in their community.
“Meals on Wheels New Mexico’s impressive growth and reach over the course of Shauna’s tenure is a testament to her leadership and vision,” Ellie Hollander said, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America. “She undoubtedly embodies the spirit of Sister Alice Marie with her compassion, commitment and acumen, inspiring her team and the community to rally around its senior neighbors.”
“I am both honored and humbled to have been selected for such a prestigious award,” Frost said. “This award represents the hard work of so many who have walked along side me and shared in the vision for a more inclusive and prosperous future for those we serve. I am grateful for the recognition of my peers and those in the Meals on Wheels network and feel truly blessed to be able to work alongside them to bring a brighter future to the seniors in our community and across the nation.”
The 2023 Sister Alice Marie Quinn Award was presented during Meals on Wheels America’s Annual Conference Thursday, Aug. 17. This year’s convening brought together nearly 700 senior nutrition leaders and partners in Phoenix, Ariz.