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2019 Abilities First Community Partners Breakfast
THE POUGHKEEPSIE GRAND HOTEL
When
May 22, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where
40 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RESERVATION!
Join us in celebrating the Abilities First mission
For more information, contact 845.485.9803 ext. 394 or info@abilitiesfirstny.org. To make your reservation, please complete the form below.
CHECK OUT THE 2018 AF COMMUNITY PARTNERS BREAKFAST EVENT PHOTO ALBUMCelebrate those in our community who make it possible for our mission to enrich the lives of others.
The Innovation Award is presented to an individual, business or initiative for the innovative approach in advancing the awareness, understanding, acceptance and opportunity for those with disabilities through outreach, event or other means.
The Henry G. Page, Jr. Business Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize a business for their outstanding dedication, interest, and cooperation in providing job opportunities to our neighbors with disabilities.
The Ambassador of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize an individual for their enthusiasm and accomplishments in continuing to reach their greatest potential. Included in the recognition is the opportunity to represent Abilities First at events, author the holiday card, award presentations and other community activities.
LIGHT BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED
2019 ABILITIES FIRST HONOREES
MIKE OATES, President and CEO, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)
Abilities First Innovation Award
AMERISOURCEBERGEN
Henry G. Page Jr. Business Leadership Award
WILLIAM EUGENE VAN ORNUM, JR.
Abilities First Ambassador of the Year Award
SCHEDULE
Dress code
Business Casual
PAST HONOREES
Abilities First Innovation Award
2016 Dutchess County Government – Think Differently
2017 Ray Lugo, Scoutmaster for Troop 40, Dutchess County Transit (disA.B.L.I.T.I.E.S Edge website)
2018 Dutchess Community College – Think Ahead Program
Henry G. Page Jr. Business Leadership Award
2016 Williams Lumber & Home Centers
2017 Kearny Realty Group
2018 Adams Fairacre Farms
Ambassador of the Year Award
2016 Thomas “Tom” Chieffo
2017 Jessica Doering
2018 William “Bill” McBrearty
For additional information, contact Melissa McCoy at 845.485.9803 ext. 223 or melissamccoy@abilitiesfirstny.org or Maria Darby at 845.485.9803 ext. 227 or mariadarby@abilitiesfirstny.org.
Sponsors
Hospitality Sponsor: CENTRAL HUDSON
Advocate Sponsor: MVP Health Care
Advocate Sponsor: Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
Table Sponsors:
A&R Security | Dr. Katherine Trela & Dr. C. Ryan Kinlaw | Mackey Butts & Wise, LLP | McCabe & Mack LLP | RBT CPAs, LLP | Rose & Kiernan, Inc. | John Scileppi, P.h.D. | Pete Setaro | Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP | Vassar Brothers Medical Center / Health Quest | Wells Fargo Wealth Advisors