CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) — A Carterville long term care facility is the recipient of the Governor’s Engaging Aging Award.

Shawnee Alliance received the award for their efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to older adults in more than a dozen counties.

“Vaccines are the key to ending this pandemic and giving senior Illinoisans, as well as their families, peace of mind. In the midst of an extremely challenging year, Shawnee Alliance stepped up to make the vaccination process as easy as possible for older adults and their caregivers,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I am grateful for their work to help our most vulnerable residents access life-saving vaccines, and I congratulate Shawnee Alliance on receiving this well-deserved award.”

Illinois Department on Aging Director Paula Basta will present the award during a ceremony Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Shawnee Alliance, located at 6355 Brandhorst Drive.