The Arc at 65: Progress, Change & Bright Futures
Annual Awards Presentations

 
Wow! What an amazing state convention we had last week!

An important part of that convention is recognizing the outstanding leaders and other
advocates with the presentation of The Arc’s Awards. Here is a listing of the people we
honored at the convention for their service above self:

Mabley Volunteer of the Year Award

 
Nancy Webster with Tony & Bob Beggin

 

Life Achievement Award

Bridget Brown with Terri Devine 

 
Leadership Award


Jennifer Zentner, CISA with Brian Rubin

 

Arc Retiring Board Members
  

Brian with Lorraine McCormick, Tara Conley & Susy Woods

 


Outstanding Family Member Advocate Award


Helen Kauffman with Sherri Schneider

 
Media Excellence Award – Film 

Alice Elliott with Tony & Diana Braun
Welcome Change Productions

 

 
Media Excellence Award – TV Reporting 


Monica Schneider with Rick, Cathy Bedard & Tony
WGN TV News
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Distinguished Service Award

Kristine Gough, The Hope Institute Noll Café with Brian

 

Direct Support Professional Award
Less than 5 Years


Gabe Herman, Trinity Services with Lorraine

 
Direct Support Professional Award
More than 5 Years

Angela James, Annie’s Playbill, with Annie & Lorraine

 

QIDP/Case Manager Award
Less than 5 Years

Michael Gordon, Envision Unlimited with Lorraine

 

QIDP/Case Manager Award
More than 5 Years

Molly Peddy, The Association For Individual Development
with Lorraine


Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org