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2011 Annual Meeting Honors and Awards
Thank you for your dedication to the lives of people with disabilities. The following honors and awards were presented at the Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) 2011 Annual Meeting. In addition, Representative Sara Lampe presented to Gary Maddox, SCIL Executive Director, a proclamation from the Missouri Senate stating that SCIL has attained considerable distinction for promoting a barrier-free environment for all persons with disabilities in order to allow them to live in their own homes and communities and celebrating twenty-five years of service to people with disabilities in southwest Missouri.
Community Honors and Awards:
Legislator of the Year of the year
Senator Bob Dixon
In appreciation of your continued support of the independence and empowerment of Missourians with disabilities through the Senate legislative process.
Legislator of the Year of the year
Representative Sara Lampe
In appreciation of your leadership in legislative processes and working to protect Centers for Independent Living and programs and services for people with disabilities
Transition Advocate of the year
Melanie Foster, MFP Regional Coordinator, Department of Health and Senior Services, Greene County, Division of Senior and Disability Services
In appreciation of your efforts in helping people with disabilities make successful transitions from institutions to their own homes and for your passion for their independence
Grassroots Advocate of the Year
William Stork
In appreciation of your advocacy efforts, time spent within the community working toward positive change for people with disabilities, and for your leadership and passion
Outstanding Collaborator of the Year of the year
Bentley Trust
In appreciation of your collaborative efforts to assist people with disabilities and seniors in need and providing the tools for independence
Outstanding Educator of the year
Lindsey Hall, Glendale High School Special Education Teacher
Recognizing your passion and talent for improving the lives of your students
Outstanding Partnership of the year
Springfield Public Schools BASE Program
In appreciation of your collaborative support of SCIL’s Youth Services
Outstanding Partnership of the year
Ridgecrest Baptist Church Student Ministry
In appreciation of your continued efforts in helping youth with disabilities experience their own prom
Outstanding Vendor of the year
David Maxey, Maxey Cleaning
In appreciation of 10 years of outstanding service to our organization and for your willingness to go the extra mile
Outstanding Vendor of the year
Sheri Hawkins, 2balance
In appreciation of your assistance with human resources and training
Champion of the year
Ioana Popescu, Romanian Interpreter
In appreciation of your continued efforts to translate communications with consumers
Champion of the year
Tanya Taryanik, Russian Interpreter
In appreciation of your continued efforts to translate communications with consumers
Board of Director Honors
Mike Cook In appreciation Board of Directors 2005 - 2011
Kenn Howard In appreciation Board of Directors 2010 - 2011
Doris Ewing In appreciation Board of Directors 2007 - 2011
Ray Sonnier In appreciation Board President 2009 - 2011
