Media Releases
October 25, 2007
Excellence In Human Services Highlighted At The Greater > Rochester Awards
United Way and the Rochester Business Journal Honor Local Nonprofit Leaders
Rochester, NY – Local leaders from the not-for-profit sector were honored today at the second annual greater > rochester awards. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Rochester Business Journal teamed up to to honor excellence in the human services field, and those who lead it.
“The Greater Rochester Awards is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for the tremendous contributions that these leaders and organizations make in our community,” said Peter Carpino, President of United Way of Greater Rochester.
Awards were handed out in seven different categories to honor staff, executives, volunteers, and programs that make our community a greater place to live. The following were announced as the 2007 winners:
Executive of the Year – Sister Seraphine Herbst, School of the Holy Childhood
Impact Award – Alternative To Suspension and Student and Family Support Services, Center for Youth Services, R.C.S.D. No. 45
Board Leadership – George Hamlin IV (Canandaigua National Bank) Monroe Fund, Thompson Health System, Eastman School of Music; Donald Lowry, Lifetime Assistance Inc.; I.C. Shah (ICS Telecom), Boys and Girls Club of Rochester
Career Achievement – Sylvia Johnson, Boy Scouts of America; Beth O’Donnell, Center for Youth Services; Gretchen Pride, Sojourner House
Community Champion – Jack Howitt, Rochester Psychiatric Center; Ruth Phinney, WXXI Public Broadcasting Council; Paul Scott, Mary Cariola Children’s Center
Rising Star – Nancy Buffum-Herman, AIDS Community Health Center; Megan Kelvie, Multiple Sclerosis Society; Lisa Lewis, Catholic Family Center Homeless & Housing Services
Student Standout – Trelawney McKnight, Monroe Community College; Lori Patric, Monroe Community College; John Snyder, St. John Fisher College
The Alternative To Suspension program, which is run by the Center for Youth Services and Rochester’s School 45, was awarded with a $1,500 stipend for receiving the Impact Award - thanks to the support of Bank of America. The greater > rochester awards were sponsored by Excellus.
United Way funds programs that fall within three primary donor interest areas: Student Readiness & Success, Strengthening People & Families, and Supporting People in Crisis. For more information on how your gift is put to work every day of the year, visit www.uwrochester.org.
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