LOOKING UPWARDS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FALL 2023
We are proud to honor these inspirational individuals and businesses. Each has shown outstanding commitment towards vibrant, satisfying lives for people with disabilities. We extend special thanks to The Atlantic Resort, Jay Lane of Golden Gate Florist and to Nicki Eppley of Eppley Photography for making this an event fitting the occasion. We want to also thank Looking Upwards’ staff members, Bev Segersen and Kacy Fernandes, for providing photos of our direct support staff in advance of the event.
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| Allison Legein Exceptional Professional Award |
Eileen Echevarria Shining Star Award |
Carolann Lyons Above & Beyond Award |
Ryan Archambault Personal Growth Award |
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| Jackie Affonso Hidden Star Award |
Sandra Pattie Volunteer of the Year Award with Executive Director, Carrie Miranda |
Deirdra Sharp Community Partner Award with Executive Director, Carrie Miranda |
Nick Shapin Linda Brandao Award with his mother, Mrs. Shapin |
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| Tracey Pontes Karen Biestek Award |
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Team Accomplishment Award
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Special Recognition Award
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| Congratulations to the White Oak Team, represented here by: Nicole Adams, Francisco Caracamo, Tyler Cicione, Earth Wolo, Mandy Orlando, Laura Elderkin
Photo not available: David Gundlach, Babatunde Oyedele, Gherly Gomez, Dapo Bankole, Mike Flynn, Brandon Archambault, Aiden Dozois, Tim Manella, Peter Ochieng, Ryan Chauvette |
Congratulations to the Early Intervention Service Coordinators & Educators: Dayana Amaya, Susan DeCastro, Debbie Christensen, Leslie Warren, Lorie Oesterling, Celeste Whitehouse, Jamie Simone and Carolyn Souza (manager) |
Direct Support & Educational Professional Awards |
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| Ava Porter | Erron Esquerre | Micaela Kurland | Jessica Ley | |||
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| Kori Steinhouse | Erika Morales | Victor Aguirre-Williams | Savannah Callandret | |||
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| Jeannine Lino | Emily Lopresto | Clara Brouillard | Leona Perry | |||
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| Ginny Gay | Tom Cabral | Janice Silva | Meghan Bromage | |||
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| Elisabete Fonseca | Darlene Paris | Jaileen Guerrero | Masiel Novoa |
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| Raquel Carvalho | Kim Lima | Jacob Budzyna | Teresa Botelho | |||
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| Kelly Bragantin | Emilie Halton | Lorri White | Ana Irwin | |||
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| Dena Brown | David Manasseh | Alba Mims | Emmanuel Manasseh | |||
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| Kirstin Leeder | Michael Flynn | John Schenck | Cassandra Lopes | |||
Additional Direct Support Award Recipients
- no photo available –
Jack Myers