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 View Here
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
