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NAMI Greater Cleveland's Annual Meeting, Lunch and Awards Ceremony was held Friday March 13th, 2009.Two hundred people attended the event held at Massimo Da Milano restaurant to listen to Special Guest Speaker, Armond Budish, Speaker of the Ohio House Of Representatives and to recognize the individuals and agencies who were the recipients of our 2008 Awards.
2008 AWARD Winners
Consumer -Debbie Sadlon, Peer-to-Peer Teacher. This award honors a consumer for their efforts on behalf of other consumers.
Family Member - Nancy Keener, Longtime NAMI Friend and Advocate. This award honors a family member for their contributions in assisting other family members.
Community Leader - Judy Jackson-Winston, Client Rights Officer, Cuyahoga County Mental Health Board This award honors a community leader that champions the cause of those with mental illness through their involvement in public service.
Legislator of the Year - Representative Kenny Yuko. This award honors a legislator that champions the cause of those with mental illness through their involvement in public service.
Eugene Brudno Memorial Award for Agency/Organization - Connections, Ester Pla, CEO. This award recognizes the organization that has demonstrated innovative work with families and/or consumers.
The Scott Adamson Memorial Award for Volunteering - Branka Primetica, Benjamin Rose Institute. This award honors an individual who has demonstrated excellence in their volunteer work with NAMIGC in 2008.
Cultural Competence - Esther Jones, Support Group Leader, Murtis H. Taylor Human Services System. This award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment in the field of mental health related specifically in working with minority populations.
A big thank you our sponsors:
Marymount Behavioral Health Services, Murtis H. Taylor Human Services System, Oakview Behavioral Health, PLAN of NE Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Spada
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Greater Cleveland
Annual Meeting