Debra “DJ” Cortijo of Kilmarnock recently was awarded the Evolution Award in a special ceremony in Charlottesville. This award is given annually for Commonwealth Senior Living employees in Virginia who stand out in their field.
Cortijo has been a program assistant at Commonwealth Senior Living in Kilmarnock since July 2018.
“She always treats co-workers and residents with respect and kindness,” said executive director Lara Kelley. “She wears a smile every day. We enjoy her artistic flair. The greatest gift she has…