Sara Eck, Staff Schedulerand CNA at  Varney Crossing Nursing Care Center in North Berwick, recently received the Maine Health Care Association 2016 Celebrating Excellence in Caregiving Award during a recognition ceremony held at the Augusta Civic Center. The awards, which were presented by Maine First Lady Ann LePage, are given annually to long term care employees statewide who have consistently exemplified a commendable level of caregiving, dedication, and professionalism in caring for the state’s elderly and disabled citizens living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. She was one of 13 caregivers statewide who received the honor this year. Shown here in a congratulatory photo are First Lady Ann LePage,  Eck, Varney Crossing administrator  Barbara Rentz-Champagne and MHCA president Richard Erb.  Submitted Photo