Two housing organizations have selected a Chandler employee as the recipient of  an award for her work as a family self-sufficiency specialist.

Vickie Ellexson was recently named Employee of the Year in the Housing Choice Voucher category by the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and the Arizona Housing Authority Directors Association, according to a release.

Nominees had to demonstrate “excellence in performing duties with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, demonstrating courtesy, concern, responsiveness and dedication both within and outside the industry,” the release stated.

“Vickie has been a stable force in the family self-sufficiency program for more than 13 years, and her dedication to the success of her clients is admirable,” said Housing and Redevelopment Manager Amy Jacobson, who nominated Ellexson for the award.

“Over the years, she has helped families overcome life challenges with a clear path of proven goal setting strategies to help families achieve their financial dreams.”

In addition to Ellexson being honored, two of Chandler’s HCV (Section 8) clients were presented with awards as current and past participants during the awards ceremony.

Jasmine Valentine was honored as family self-sufficiency participant of the year, and Bruce Tran was honored as Hero of Assisted Housing.