Ron Herron and his wife Annette spent their lives in service to others — from leading a family home at Boys Town to becoming beloved Resident Managers at multiple RLC communities. Their compassion, commitment, and joy created lasting bonds with residents and team members alike.
In 2011, Ron passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. To honor his extraordinary spirit, we created the Ron Herron Service from the Heart Award — an annual recognition given to employees who go above and beyond in caring for our residents, just as Ron did every day.
His legacy lives on through the award and the many lives he touched.
Watch our video to learn more about Ron's legacy.
Each year, colleagues and residents in our communities nominate employees who demonstrate the kindness, dedication, and passion that Ron exemplified. We then surprise the winners with a ceremony and throw them a really good party. Their pictures and resident testimonies are below.
