Arc GLOW will recognize award winners at banquet Oct. 9
Press Release, Arc GLOW
BATAVIA — Arc GLOW will be holding its second annual meeting and awards banquet at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Batavia Downs.
Rebecca Leclair, the President of Rebecca Leclair Communications, LLC and former anchor and reporter from WHEC-TV (Channel 10), will be the emcee. Individuals will also be providing entertainment. For a month, Arc GLOW nominated staff, individuals and community members for a variety of different awards.
The award winners are the following:
• Self-Advocate of the Year – Nathan Johnidas, Albion
Award goes to a person served by Arc GLOW who has grown and is meeting their personal outcomes. They also have positively influenced the lives of others.
• Supported Employment Person of the Year – Elizabeth Padilla, Walnut Street, Batavia
The award honors a person supported by Arc GLOW who has demonstrated a strong work ethic, dedication to their job, ability to learn new community employment skills and maintain successful employment.
• Pre-Vocational Person of the Year – Tammy Reimels, Hilltop
The honor goes to a person supported by Arc GLOW with a dedication to learning about the world of work including new job skills, striving to complete quality work and showing attention to the task of learning.
• Residential Person of the Year – Monica Mineo, Garfield IRA in Batavia
The award honors a person supported by Arc GLOW who resides in residential services, grew in their independence and learned life skills.
• Day Habilitation Person of the Year – James Gibbs, WOW Day Hab in Batavia
The recognition goes to a person supported by Arc GLOW who participates in day habilitation activities, strives to learn, and demonstrates effort and commitment to be included in their own communities.
• Community Services and Self Direction Person of the Year – Brittany Murphy, Genesee County
Honors a person served by Arc GLOW who shows outstanding participation and contribution to their community. Shows the initiative in trying new activities and gain leadership potential through community involvement.
• KidStart Employee of the Year – Maggie Putman
Goes to an employee who demonstrates exceptional support to children and families, and is committed to assist in all areas of their growth and education.
• Direct Support Professional Person of the Year (DSP) – Heather Taft, residential manager at Avon IRA in Avon
The award honors a DSP who provides a variety of activities to adults with developmental disabilities within a home setting, day programs or recreational activities in the community. Provides excellence in support in living skills, personalized goals, arts and crafts, sensory activities, and facilitates our individuals to take their active role in the community.
• Employee of the Year – Heidi Wyant, transportation manager
Recognizes an employee of Arc GLOW who is committed to the mission and vision. They demonstrate the values of diversity, respect, integrity, visionary, equality, empowerment and excellence.
• Friend of the Year – Hoffman Hanafin & Associates, LLC
Recognizes a community friend and supporter of Arc GLOW’s mission and vision.
• Business Partner of the Year – Aunt Cookie’s Sub Shop in Geneseo
Honors a partner who supports our mission and vision through excellent customer service or providing work opportunities for employment.
• Volunteers of the Year – Kevin and Dawn Fisher
The award goes to people committed to Arc GLOW, volunteering their time by serving the local community and supporting the Arc GLOWs mission and vision.
Reservations are open until Sept. 30. at ArcGLOW.org/event/awards-banquet-and-annual-meeting. For any questions, contact Tracey Jones at (585) 343-1123 ext. 1735 or TJones@ArcGLOW.org.
