Lexington, KY — December 10, 2025 — Morning Pointe Senior Living, which operates 42 communities and employs more than 2,000 associates across five states, is celebrating one of its own this year as Dawn Pittman, Lantern Program Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington, received the organization’s Exceeding Expectations Award in Life Enrichment & Alzheimer’s Programming at the Annual Holiday Party & Awards Banquet.
For six years, Dawn has brought creativity, compassion, and heart to every moment inside the Lexington Lantern’s memory care community. From themed days to meaningful one-on-one connections, she fills each day with purpose, dignity, and joy—ensuring every resident feels seen, known, and valued. Reflecting on the recognition, she shared, “honestly, I’m still in shock. I never expected this — being recognized as this means so much to me.”
Executive Director Chase Williams added, “Dawn pours her whole heart into our residents. Her warmth and dedication lift our entire community, and we are truly grateful to have her on our team.”
“Celebrating our associates and communities is more than tradition — it is the foundation of what sets Morning Pointe apart,” said Greg Vital, Co-Founder, Morning Pointe Senior Living. “Having exceptional leaders like Dawn strengthens the trusted memory care we provide for the Lexington community and the families who have relied on this campus for decades.”
Additional 2025 Morning Pointe Awards
Community of the Year
Morning Pointe of Athens, TN
Executive Director: Crystal Sutton
Chairman’s Award
Morning Pointe of Tullahoma, TN
Executive Director: Tana Caldwell
Exceeding Expectations Awards
Celebrating outstanding associates who went above and beyond in their field:
- Community Relations & Marketing — Jessica Schaeffer, Morning Pointe of Knoxville, TN Campus
- Food Service — Shannon Bolden, Morning Pointe of Powell, TN
- Nursing — Anita Hayes, Morning Pointe of Calhoun, GA
- Resident Care — Liwisa Pwohn, Morning Pointe of Owensboro, KY
- Life Enrichment & Alzheimer’s Programming — Dawn Pittman, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington, KY
- Maintenance — Billy Mosier, Morning Pointe of Richmond, KY
- Business Office — Kim Tipton, Morning Pointe of Athens, TN
- Home Office — Shona Chandler, Vice President of Associate Engagement and Talent
These awards honor individuals and teams who consistently embody Morning Pointe’s values — serving with compassion, creativity, and purpose every day.
Morning Pointe Senior Living extends heartfelt congratulations to all 2025 honorees. Your dedication continues to strengthen our communities, enrich the lives of our residents, and move our mission forward in meaningful ways.
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Morning Pointe of Lexington — which includes both the Assisted Living community and The Lantern Alzheimer’s Memory Care community — is part of Morning Pointe Senior Living, founded in 1997 by Tennessee healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow. The company operates 42 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities across five southeastern states.
