Dutchess County individuals recognized for their commitment to creating an inclusive tomorrow
The Arc of Dutchess,which serves nearly 1,000 people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Dutchess County, will recognize nine local individuals and organizations working to make Dutchess County a more inclusive place through its annual Celebration of Stars awards ceremony. The event will take place September 27, 2018 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
“The mission of The Arc of Dutchess cannot be accomplished by one organization alone – it takes a community full of talented, innovative, and caring individuals thinking differently about those with special needs,” said Crys McCuin, executive director of The Arc of Dutchess. “The Celebration of Stars awards allows us to celebrate these outstanding changemakers moving the needle forward in this mission.”
The 2018 awardees include:
- Kyle Bahl, with the Sarah Studler “Smile” Award
- Richard Fishwick, with the Kenny Dixon “Spirit” Award
- Nevill Smythe, with the Katz Volunteer Award
- Gloria Cukar, with the Mimi Stambrook Award
- Shirley Adams, with the Bessie Payne Award
- Carter Williams, with the Rising Star Award
- Vassar College, with the Employer of the Year Award
- Teresa Gilli, with the Peggy Martinko Trailblazer Award
- Enza and Tom Lawrence, with the Frank Pessia Memorial Award
Tickets will be available for purchase beginning on August 1, 2018 at arcdutchess.org/tickets. Event and award sponsorship opportunities are currently available. To learn more about our collaborative marketing opportunities, please contact Sarah Weikel at (845)635-8084 (ext. 21171) or sweikel@arcdutchess.org.
About The Arc of Dutchess
As one of the region’s largest non-profit organizations devoted to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, The Arc of Dutchess in Poughkeepsie, New York, serves almost 1,000 people with disabilities and their families through clinical therapies and habilitation programs, along with vital services related to residential support, respite and other family resources, student and parent assistance in the transition from school to adulthood, educational advocacy and guardianship, plus recreation and youth programs. For information visit The Arc of Dutchess at www.arcdutchess.org.
