Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley, Individual Team Members Earn National Recognition at Priority Life Care’s 2026 Executive Director’s Symposium
Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley, a Priority Life Care (PLC) community, has been awarded the esteemed Community Cup at the company’s annual Executive Director’s Symposium, which was recently held in Hutchinson, Florida.
This recognition highlights the community’s exceptional performance and dedication to resident care throughout the past year. Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley earned this exclusive recognition through continued growth of its resident count, as well as for the efforts of its staff:
- Consistently putting residents’ needs, comfort, and safety first
- Demonstrating genuine care for residents and their wellbeing
- Going above and beyond every day to ensure residents feel happy, supported, and truly at home
- Creating a strong, unified environment that reflects throughout the community thanks to the collaboration of the its management team
“This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Nichole Mitchem, Regional Director of Operations. “We’re committed to providing the highest quality of care and creating a vibrant, supportive environment for our residents. This recognition inspires us to continue raising the bar in senior living.”
In addition, two members of the Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley team earned honors for their efforts and leadership in 2025. Samantha Putt, the Director of Nursing at the community, earned the 2025 Nursing award; and Kayla Miller, Director of Sales and Marketing, earned the 2025 Marketing & Sales Award.
“We’re incredibly proud of Samantha, Kayla and the entire team at Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley,” said Sevy Petras, CEO of Priority Life Care. “Their effort and passion embody what makes it such a respected and beloved community throughout the Nittany Valley and broader region. Their service sets the standard.”
