RIDGWAY, Pa— During the month of October, Employment Support Services (ESS) at Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year DCI’s ESS is proud to announce the fifth annual Joseph Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award. 

In April of 2021, Joe Goff, passed away suddenly. Joe was a colleague of Dickinson’s ESS team who worked for years at the St Mary’s driver’s license center for B&T Building Services. Joe enjoyed his job, gardening, photography and spending time with his friends.

DCI’s ESS is proud to present the 2025 Joe Goff Memorial Distinguished Worker Award to Linda Gagliardi for her outstanding vocational achievements. Linda has been employed by Penn Highlands – Crothall Health Care Services for over 20 years. During this time Linda has been able to achieve her vocational goals through hard work and dedication to her job. Linda’s coworkers are very encouraging and supportive of Linda which helps contribute to her success. The Joe Goff award is given to someone who has shown strides in improving their life by achieving their personal and vocational goals.

“Linda is truly an inspiration for all with her achievements to overcome her obstacles and succeed with her life goals,” said Marsha Dippold, DCI’s Director of ESS. “Congratulations and continued success are extended to Linda!”

For more information about ESS at Dickinson Center, Inc., an affiliate of Journey Health System, visit www.dickinsoncenter.org.