At the core of McDonald’s success are the dedicated crew members who show up day after day to serve customers with a smile. This year, at the highly anticipated annual Employee Appreciation Party, McDonald’s took the time to honor those employees who have given years of loyal service and commitment to the Golden Arches.
The Service Awards presentation was a heartwarming occasion that spotlighted crew members who reached major milestones from 5 years all the way up to an impressive 30 years with the company. These loyal employees were celebrated for their invaluable contributions and recognized as the backbone that keeps McDonald’s running seamlessly.
First to be honored were the 5-Year Service Award recipients: Alma Valdez, Sereny Yerten, Ronald Gardia, Jimma Ordona, Carina Palanca, Florencio J. Santos, Grace Ann Sorcey, Violtea Lapuz, Jennifer Esguerra, Joyce Ocampo, and Redley Neth. This quintet of crew members was applauded for half a decade of dedication to McDonald’s and its customers.
As their names were called, each received a commemorative service pin, gift card, and certificate of appreciation amidst raucous cheers and applause from their peers. The smiles on their faces beamed with pride for this significant achievement in their McDonald’s journey so far.
The celebrations continued for crew members who marked a decade of faithful service. Julieta Jones, Melba Camacho, and Justice Andon accepted their 10-Year Service Awards, mementos representing an incredible commitment spanning a third of their lives up to this point.
But the longest-tenured employees were undoubtedly the stars of the show. Two remarkable individuals, Emmanual Vital and Sergio Achas, achieved the extraordinary 30-year service milestone. This represented an alignment with McDonald’s of Saipan’s own 30th anniversary in 2023 – a remarkable symmetry.
Vital and Achas were truly pioneers, having been there from the very beginning of McDonald’s establishment in the region. Their 30 years of unwavering loyalty and passion were met with a standing ovation as they took the stage to accept their prestigious awards.
Each 30-year honoree received an engraved plaque of recognition, exclusive McDonald’s merchandise, and the utmost gratitude from the leadership team. These brand ambassadors epitomized the very best of McDonald’s core values through their lasting impact on colleagues, customers, and the community over the past three decades.
As the Service Award recipients celebrated their meaningful milestones, the entire room was filled with immense appreciation and admiration. Managers, coworkers, friends, and family members cheered on these outstanding crew members who represented the essence of McDonald’s culture.
From 5 years to 30 years and everything in between, these service awards symbolized the value McDonald’s places on recognizing and rewarding employee loyalty and commitment. The bonuses, pins, plaques, and merchandise were tokens of gratitude, but the loudest applause spoke volumes about how much these crew members’ hard work and perseverance meant to the company.
With such a tenured and dedicated workforce, it’s no wonder McDonald’s continues to thrive by delivering exceptional hospitality and quality experiences day after day, year after year. The 2023 Service Award honorees set an inspirational example for their teammates while leaving an indelible mark on the McDonald’s legacy.
30 Years Service plaque awarded to Emmanual Vital.
30 years service award given to Joseph Achas.
