The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. will present seven awards at its annual meeting and luncheon at noon on June 12 at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston, NY 14092. The nonprofit agency will also conduct elections for its Board of Directors.
Niagara County Head Start, Inc. will receive the Outstanding Partner Award for outstanding partnership with HANCI’s Foster Grandparent Program. Also honored will be Glenda Reardon (awarded posthumously), who will receive the Chris Richbart Heart of HANCI Award for her commitment to the health and well-being of the Niagara Community. The Outstanding Sponsor Award will go to SynchroNet, for exceptional support of HANCI and the Greater Niagara Community. The Chairperson’s Award for Distinguished Service will be presented to Robert Kazeangin, Jr., HANCI Board Member for his dedication to the Mission o HANCI. A Special Recognition Award will be presented to the Harold Brown and William Williamson, also for their dedication to the Mission of HANCI.
The emotional high point of the luncheon will be the presentation of the Karen Albond Courage in Caring Award, presented annually to an individual who perseveres in service to others despite a disability. Candace Butcher, who has gone above and beyond the call of duty while working for Niagara Cerebral Palsy for the past 12 years, while Candace herself is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, will receive the award. She was nominated by the Residential Manager for Niagara Cerebral Palsy, Russ Polvino, who cited Candace’s ability to provide the best care possible to the families she works with, despite her own challenges.
Tickets are $30 each. Reservations are being accepted at 285-8224, ext. 228, or ksmith@hanci.com. Reservations are due by June 5.
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