Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
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Community Connections, Fall 2002

Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

The MHANYS Annual Board Meeting and Awards Ceremony is set for October 24th and 25th at the Quality Inn on Everett Road in Albany.

The awards luncheon will take place on October 25th and is open to the public. Tickets for the luncheon are $35.00 per person. The following awards will be presented;

Esther Mallach Staff Leadership Award:
Donna Lupardo (MHA Southern Tier)

Ken Steele Memorial Award for Program Excellence:
Transitional Employment Program (MHA Nassau)

Volunteer of the Year, Programs:
Edward (Ted) Gosier (MHA Jefferson)

Volunteer of the Year, Community Service:
Jon Scott (MHA Southern Tier)

Mental Health Media, Print:
Roger DuPuis II, Batavia Daily News (MHA Genesee)

Mental Health Media, Electronic:
Dr. Bill Rogers, WBNG-TV (MHA Southern Tier)

Parent Advocate of the Year:
Diane Mueller (MHA Ulster)

President’s Award:
Congressman John Sweeney and Assemblyman Martin Luster

Edna Aimes Scholarships:
Andy Williams, Williamsville,NY
Michaele Rizzuto, Yonkers, NY

Congratulations to all our winners!

If you would like more information on these awards, or the annual meeting, please contact Renée Benson at (518) 434-0439 ext. 14.

posted 9/13/02