Warren's Barbara Penek Named Hospital's Star

Barbara Penek, of Warren, won Chilton Hospital’s coveted Service Star Award in August. She is a social worker in Chilton’s Social Services Department.

Each month, Chilton honors one employee whose performance exceeds expectations and sets him or her apart as a role model for others. Those who nominate Service Star candidates provide testimony about the nominee's exemplary performance.

Service Star honorees are recognized at a monthly ceremony that family members may attend. They receive personal congratulations from hospital administrators, as well as those who have nominated them for the honor and those who work with them. Service Star employees receive recognition by having an actual celestial star named after them.

In addition, Service Stars are also granted preferred parking during their Service Star Month.