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New Providence Today
By the People, for the People
Lantern Hill Names Executive Chef Christopher Owen Leadership Award Winner
The continuing care retirement community honored Owen for his exceptional leadership, commitment to excellence, and innovation.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Lantern Hill, a continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, has named Executive Chef Christopher Owen as the recipient of its Lantern Hill Leadership Award. Owen was recognized for his exceptional leadership, commitment to excellence, and innovation in fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring residents consistently enjoyed an outstanding dining experience.
Why it matters
The Lantern Hill Leadership Award highlights the importance of strong leadership and innovation in the senior living industry, which is crucial for providing high-quality care and services to residents. Owen's recognition demonstrates Lantern Hill's commitment to cultivating a positive and engaging environment for both residents and staff.
The details
As the Executive Chef at Lantern Hill, Owen was honored for his ability to inspire his team, build genuine connections with residents, and deliver an outstanding dining experience. In March, he was recognized along with 22 other leaders from Erickson Senior Living's communities across the country and its home office at the company's Leadership Summit in Baltimore, Maryland.
- In March 2026, Owen was honored at Erickson Senior Living's Leadership Summit in Baltimore, Maryland.
The players
Christopher Owen
The Executive Chef at Lantern Hill, a continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey.
Lantern Hill
A continuing care retirement community located in New Providence, New Jersey, developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living.
Todd DeLaney
The Executive Director of Lantern Hill.
Erickson Senior Living
The company that developed and manages Lantern Hill, a continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey.
What they’re saying
“Chris provided exceptional leadership, inspiring his team and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. His dedication and the genuine connections he builds with residents ensured they consistently enjoyed an outstanding dining experience.”
— Todd DeLaney, Executive Director, Lantern Hill (tapinto.net)
The takeaway
The Lantern Hill Leadership Award recognizes the crucial role of strong leadership and innovation in the senior living industry, which is essential for providing high-quality care and services to residents. Christopher Owen's award demonstrates Lantern Hill's commitment to cultivating a positive and engaging environment for both residents and staff.
