According to WSFA, a Montgomery McDonald’s employee has been honored for her exceptional customer service and joyful heart. Tomeka Jackson was honored by the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

Jackson, who works at the McDonald’s location on Zelda Road, is famous among customers. She knows almost every one and has over 200 customers’ names and orders memorized! “I bring joy,” Jackson said. “I always keep a smile on my face. I love seeing my customers. I know most of everybody by name and I know their order by heart and I always say ‘Hi friend.’ I love to put a smile on people’s faces.”

Jackson was named the Large Business Employee of the year for 2017. The award is intended to honor someone who has shown incredible courage, motivation, and outstanding performance in the workplace while overcoming a disability.

“It’s very exciting for me and I’m proud of myself,” Jackson continued. “I’m fixing to like cry right now, but it’s very exciting, and I love to see all of my customers, and thanks to everybody for doing this to me.”

Jackson was among several other winners honored at the Capital City Club.