On Friday, April 27, 2012, Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs had their Annual Recognition Banquet at Taste of Distinction in Powdersville.

Employees were recognized for 5 years, 10, years, 15 years and 25 years of service to the agency.

In the picture above from left to right (seated): John Vescuso (5 yrs.), Wade Bruce (5 yrs.), Jimmy Gordon (5 yrs.), Patsy Hunter (5 yrs.), and Michele Allison (15 yrs.). From left to right (standing): Vic McKinney (25 yrs.), Heather Leonardo (5 yrs.), Jennifer Martin (5yrs.), Suzann Phillips (5 yrs.), Kathy Gilstrap (5yrs.), Margaret Aiken (10 yrs.) Frances Moore (5 yrs.), Brooke Leist (5 yrs.), Judy Taylor (10 yrs.), Tosha Rackley (5 yrs.), Elaine Thena (15 yrs.) and Julie Arnold (10 yrs.)