Jefferson Awards Foundation 2018 National Ceremony Yearbook by Multiplying Good

NATIONAL CEREMONY JUNE 28, 2018 / WASHINGTON, D.C.

Celebrating Greatness Multiplying Good

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Welcome Throughout 46 years, the Jefferson Awards Foundation has celebrated grassroots unsung heroes and trained and empowered youth to be leaders, problem solvers and impactful global citizens.

Welcome to the 46th Annual Jefferson Awards DC National Ceremony! Jefferson Awards were established in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft, Jr., and Sam Beard to celebrate greatness in service. Since then over 61,000 grassroots unsung heroes have been recognized with Jefferson Awards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and each of their stories has inspired others to serve. Through celebration, we multiply good. The Jefferson Awards Foundation is also committed to training and empowering youth to be leaders, problem solves and impactful global citizens. To date, we have provided over 25,000 young people with confidence in their ability to make a difference and the skills they need to do it well. We believe in public service not just because it improves communities, but because it changes the lives of those who participate. At a divisive time in our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, we believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more important than ever before to unite in service and in celebration of the good we do for one another. Thank you for joining this celebration and for all the good you do.

Jack Russi Chair, Board of Governors

Hillary Schafer Chief Executive Officer

Sam Beard Co-Founder

Board Members

Board Members JAF’s Board of Governors guides our mission, strategy, and programs. Our Board of Selectors chooses the annual Jefferson Awards National Winners. These governing bodies feature leaders from both the private and public sectors.

Board of Governors JACK RUSSI Vice Chairman and National Managing Partner - Corporate Development, Deloitte Chair, Jefferson Awards Foundation HILLARY SCHAFER Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Awards Foundation SAM BEARD Co-Founder, Jefferson Awards Foundation THOMAS D. CHRISTOPOUL Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, 54 Madison Partners VANCE KERSHNER President & CEO, Labware, Inc JIM MEEKS CEO, Move Systems MICHAEL O'MARY Senior Vice President, The D.E Shaw Group

TRISH REGAN Anchor and Markets Reporter, FOX Business Network ROBERT SAKOWITZ President & CEO, Hazak Corporation SAM SALMAN Chairman & CEO, NRS Associates JOSEPH N. SANBERG Co-Founder and Chair of the Board of Advisors, Aspiration MARK G. SHAFIR Co-Head, Global Mergers & Acquisitions, Citigroup MARGARET SULLIVAN CEO, Sullivan Strategies STEVEN ZIDE CEO, Zide Family Foundation

Board of Selectors Paul Andrepont Alex Beard Hon. Peter G. Bourne Cynthia Clay Briggs Ellen Burstyn Andrei Cherny Cris Collinsworth Hon. Chris Coons Tatiana B. Copeland Joyce Cowin Kirk Douglas Michael Douglas Mark Ein Hon. Harold E. Ford, Jr. Patrick J. Geraghty Whoopi Goldberg Paula M. Grigsby

Teresa Heinz Roger Horchow Pamela Jacobs-Vogt Dr. Mary King Thomas B. King Peter Klein Pat LaFontaine Rita Benson LeBlanc Ronnie Lott Hon. Trent Lott Hon. Richard Lugar Paul Maslansky Peter Max Hon. Mitch McConnell Bill Milliken Alex López Negrete Kathleen Neville

Jorge Plasencia Robert C. Provost Hon. Harry Reid Hon. Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Elliott Roosevelt, III Billy Shore Neil Simon Lesley Stahl José Antonio Tijerino Hon. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Cynthia Ekberg Tsai R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. Cicely Tyson Troy D. Vincent, Sr. Chris Wallace Hon. Harris Wofford Hon. Jeffrey P. Yarbro

Congratulations

CHRIS LONG for receiving the

Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Professional Sports.

2018 NaTIoNaL WINNers

2018 National Winners The 46th class of National Jefferson Award Winners has not only generated enormous impact on their own, but has inspired countless others to engage in service. From lifting up the next generation to championing the arts, these National Winners are leading the way. eLaINe WYNN s. roGer HorCHoW aWard For oUTsTaNdING PUBLIC serVICe BY a PrIVaTe CITIZeN Elaine Wynn has established herself as a savvy business leader, an indomitable crusader for children’s welfare and an influential philanthropist. Elaine co-founded Wynn Resorts in 2000 and helped guide the company’s expansion. Previously, she co-founded and led Mirage Resorts from 1976 to 2000. Just as her success in business is indicative of Elaine’s intellect, her humanitarianism is indicative of her heart. As a Trustee of the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation, Elaine is personally and actively involved, with her family, in a variety of community organizations whose passions and priorities mirror her own. Elaine’s commitment to improve children’s lives through education has engaged her in numerous leadership roles at local, state and national levels. Over the past 25 years, in her home state of Nevada, the last four Governors have drafted Elaine into leadership positions addressing public education. Her devotion extends to higher education too. Elaine chaired for eight years the UNLV Foundation, and is also a past member of the Executive Board of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education. Elaine is a tireless advocate of programs and services for children who live in poverty. For nearly two decades, she has been actively engaged with Communities in Schools (CIS), the oldest and most successful stay-in-school organization in America. With a mission to surround students with a community of support, CIS will serve 1.5 million vulnerable children in more than 2,400 schools this year, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Elaine has been a member of the national board since 1999 and was elected chairman in 2007. She was also the founding chairman of CIS Nevada. Elaine’s enthusiasm for the arts is demonstrated by her participation on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, an appointment made by President Barack Obama in 2010. In 2011, she joined the board of The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

CHrIs LoNG oUTsTaNdING PUBLIC serVICe IN ProFessIoNaL sPorTs Chris Long is entering his 11th season in the NFL and his second as a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles. Long won back to back Super Bowls in 2016 and 2017 as a member of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles respectively. The first and only active University of Virginia football player to have his number retired, Long's record in the NFL is also impressive. Drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, Long has accumulated 63.5 career sacks (40.5 of them during a 4-year span from 2010-2013). The former second overall draft pick is a four-time Pro Bowl alternate. In 2015 Long founded The Chris Long Foundation with the mission to help those most “at-risk” at home and abroad through focused programs in the areas of clean water, military support, and forwarding educational equity and opportunity for underserved youth. Long’s Waterboys initiative that unites fans, businesses, and NFL players to raise funds and awareness to provide clean water for East African communities in need has successfully funded 33 wells, providing water to over 125,000 people in Tanzania. In 2017, Long pledged all 16 of his NFL game checks to support organizations that focus on educational equity and opportunity and launched the Pledge 10 for Tomorrow initiative, continuing Long’s work to utilize his platform to inspire and engage fans to join him in creating positive change. In 2018, Long was named the recipient of the NFLPA’s Byron “Whizzer” White Community MVP Award for his positive impact on his team city and communities across the country. Long was born in Santa Monica, CA into a football family. The son of Diane Long and Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL broadcaster, Howie Long, Long grew up in Charlottesville, VA along with his two brothers: Kyle, Pro Bowl guard for the Chicago Bears, and Howie Jr., Oakland Raiders player personnel executive. In 2013, he married his wife, Megan; in 2016, they welcomed their first child, Waylon.

aBBIe NeLsoN & PIa PHILLIPs oUTsTaNdING PUBLIC serVICe BY INdIVIdUaLs 25 Years or YoUNGer PAB’S PACKS is a nonprofit organization founded by teenagers Abbie Nelson and Pia Phillips with Abbie’s mom, Martha Dayton. Best friends since pre-k, both Abbie and Pia were diagnosed with life-changing diseases (Type 1 Diabetes and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage IIA) at the ages of 13 and 14. While hospitalized, the girls experienced a comfort gap for teenage patients and were inspired to find a solution to address the need. In 2014, Abbie and Pia created PAB’S PACKS in order to let other chronically ill teens know they are not alone. With the mission of providing comfort and encouragement, the girls designed cool, custom backpacks and hand-selected items that would enhance a teenager’s hospital stay. Since then, over 4,000 backpacks have been donated through partnerships with children’s hospitals and summer camps across the nation.

THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES CONGRATULATE CHRIS LONG

JEFFERSON AWARDS HONOREE FOR HIS GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATIONAL CHARITIES THROUGH THE CHRIS LONG FOUNDATION

46 YEARS OF NATIONAL WINNERS

46 Years of National Winners

Each year we honor outstanding national leaders in service. These individuals have greatly impacted their communities, our country, and the world. They represent the very best of public service. U.S. SENATOR JOHN HEINZ AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Henry Kissinger Elliot Richardson Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Arthur Burns, Alan Greenspan, William Simon Michael Mansfield Hubert Humphrey KennethGibson,WilliamSchaefer,ColemanYoung Cyrus R. Vance Warren Christopher Howard H. Baker Paul Volcker William H. Webster James A. Baker, III George P. Schultz William J. Brennan C. Everett Koop Paul Nitze Colin Powell Dick Cheney Thurgood Marshall Carla Hills George Mitchell, Bob Michel Harry Blackmun Sam Nunn Robert Dole Robert Rubin Daniel Patrick Moynihan John Glenn Madeleine Albright Rudolph Giuliani Condeleezza Rice Sandra Day O'Connor Lee H. Hamilton, Thomas H. Kean John Lewis Richard Daley Joe Lieberman Edward Kennedy Michael Bloomberg, Cory Booker Ruth Bader Ginsburg David Petraeus Tom Coburn, Patrick Leahy Gabrielle Giffords Sonia Sotomayor Arne Duncan Deval Patrick

S. ROGER HORCHOW AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BENEFITING THE DISADVANTAGED

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

John W. Gardner Ralph Nader Katharine Graham John D. Rockefeller, III Art Buchwald Paul Mellon Howard Jarvis Dr. Norman Borlaug Walter Cronkite Bob Hope Kirk Douglas J. Peter Grace Lee Iacocca H. Ross Perot Irving Brown James W. Rouse Leo Cherne Jimmy Carter Robert C. Macauley Faye Wattleton James Burke Jim & Sarah Brady Walter H. Annenberg Brian Lamb Nancy Brinker Oprah Winfrey Elizabeth Dole Elayne Bennett Ted Benna Lilly Tartikoff Anne Douglas Ken Burns Vartan Gregorian Michael Feinberg, David Levin Jeffrey Sachs Edward Jagen Greg Mortenson, Pamela Hawley Paul Farmer, M.D. Bill Shore Harry Connick, Jr., Branford Marsalis Elie Wiesel Charles Best, Andrew Shue Jeff Skoll, Ivan Hageman Sean Parker Peter Diamandis Elaine Wynn

Cesar Chavez Dr. Thomas Szasz Leon Sullivan Theodore Hesburgh Howard Rusk Jerry Lewis Jesse Jackson Allard Lowenstein Marva Collins Claude Pepper Helen Hayes Maude E. Callen Betty Ford Eugene Lang Ginetta Sagan Bruce Ritter Kimi Gray Jaime Escalante Marian Wright Edelman Eunice Shriver Arthur Ashe Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward Barbara Bush Rosalynn Carter Oseola McCarty Thaddeus S. Lott, Sr. Millard Fuller Benjamin Carson Dorothy Height Bill & Melinda Gates Mathilde Krim Fred L. Shuttlesworth Dave Pelzer I. King Jordan Geoffrey Canada Darell Hammond William E. Milliken Jim Gibbons Jerry M. Reinsdorf Richard Proudfit Dolores Huerta Pedro JosÃ© Greer, Jr. Adam Braun Kyle Zimmer Sheila Johnson Bryan Stevenson

46 Years of National Winners

SAMUEL S. BEARD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE 35 YEARS OR UNDER 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Joseph A. Yablonski Maynard Jackson R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. Vilma S. Martinez Max Cleland Bernard Powell Denis Hayes US Olympic Hockey Team ('80) David Stockman Henry Cisneros Jan Scruggs Sally Ride Trevor Ferrell Robert Hayes Steve Jobs Marlee Matlin Marc Buoniconti Anne Donahue Wendy Kopp Michael Brown, Alan Khazei Mary Taylor Wayne Meisel Stacey Bess Andrea Jaeger Michael Danziger Bobby Jindal Anthony Shriver Faith Hill Lance Armstrong Chad Pregracke Matthew Meyer Kirsten Lodal, Brian Kreiter Benjamin Shuldiner Peyton Manning Lindsay Hyde Ocean Robbins Jennifer Staple Tad Skylar Agoglia Brittany & Robbie Bergquist Amber Lynn Coffman Dr. Neilesh Patel Jack Andraka Lauren Bush Lauren Young American Soldier Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, & Opal Tometi Alexis Jones

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY A CORPORATION 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Prudential, Starkey Laboratories Pfizer GE Weyerhaeuser Target Salesforce Warby Parker Mastercard

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE 2002 2010 2011 2012 2014 2016 2017

Ray Chambers Marlo Thomas Robert De Niro, Craig Hatkoff, & Jane Rosenthal Robin Hood Foundation Tom Brokaw Billie Jean King Harry Belafonte

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN EMPLOYEE

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE 25 YEARS OR YOUNGER

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Frank Flammini, Exelon Dr. Victor Garcia, Cincinnati Children's Lynn Flanga, National Grid Brandy Sabatini Regan, Reed Smith Wilda Evan, RCI Mario Martinez, UIC John Cronin, Pace University Alicia Ewen, Allstate Timothy Crawford, Nationwide Jennifer Marinapolis, Safeway Doreen Cadieux, Deloitte Theresa Uchytil-Etler, AstraZeneca Janie Lopez, Highmark Lisa Bardill Moscariitolo, Pace University Andy Daecher, Deloitte & Nick Weber, Exelon Priscilla Puente, USW Dr. Patricia Curtain, Christiana Care Matt Brown, CNO Financial Group Nancy McCurrach, USW

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 2010

2011

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Nnamdi Asomugha, Curtis Granderson, Stuart Holden, Dwight Howard, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyrus Thomas, Justin Tuck, Lauryn Williams, Venus WIlliams, Ryan Zimmerman Drew Brees, Tamika Catchings, Steph Curry, Brad Davis, Warrick Dunn, Ernie Els, Ryan Hall, Paul Pierce, CC Sabathia, Brian Westbrook Jim Kelly, Charlie Kimball, Pat LaFontaine, Troy Vincent Mark Ein, Marty Lyons Mariano Rivera, James Thrash Fred Jackson Eric Decker Joe Torre Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Long

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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Ellie Duke, Katherine Foronda, Ted Gonder, Dallas Jessup, Emma Lindle, Tristan Love, Jessie Mintz, Zoe Ridolfi-Starr, Joe Togani, Kelly Voigt Sicomac Elem, Sashin Choksh, Morgan Hartley, Greg Nance, Nick Hebert, Patrick Ip, Talia Leman, Sarah Nuss, Mordecai Scott, Jessica Singer, Tyrone Stevenson, Vanessa Strickland Lillian Pravda, Maria Keller Warm Winters, Kid President Sophia Sรกnchez-Maes Laurie Hernandez Abbie Nelson & Pia Phillips

LEAD360 NATIONAL RECIPIENTS 2011

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Shortridge Magnet, SWSG, San Mateo High, S.M.A.R.T. Garden, New Social Engine, American Idle, HP Teens for Tomorrow, Eleanor Roosevelt High Zachary Certner TGIF Emma Rider Brittany Amano, Patricia Manubay, Wesley Boone Cory La Roe, Will Lourcey, Grace Wickerson Emma Stumpf Reagan & Payton Garnsey

STUDENTS IN ACTION NATIONAL RECIPIENTS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Carondelet High, Concord, CA Salesianum High, Wilmington, DE Salesianum High, Wilmington, DE Adlai Stevenson High, Lincolnshire, IL Benedictine Academy, Elizabeth, NJ Thornton Twp District 205, Chicago, IL Washington Twp, Sewell, NJ El Camino High, So. San Francisco, CA Greenville Tech, High, Greenville SC Lake High School, Toledo, OH

46 YEARS OF NATIONAL WINNERS

46 Years of National Winners

Our Media Partners have each selected a top winner to represent their region. Each year five of these receive the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting the Local Community, a national award. 1974 Robert T. Bates James Ellis James Masten Ellen S. Straus Peter Wilson

1983 Dean Crisp Darlene Handley Dr. Robert Kustra Candy Lightner Tony Messineo

1976 Felix Rohatyn

1984 Virginia Clemmer Francis & Campbell Cutler Margaret Marshall Betty Taylor

1977 Fr. Alfred Boeddekker Jean Chaudhuri Dr. Leonard Cobb Olga Mele Marjory Taylor 1978 J.O. Asbjornson Thomas Cannon Sr. Mary Kathleen Clark Robert G. Levy Elizabeth Maier 1979 Cornelius D. Banks Dr. Ann Hines Joyce Hunter Fr. Brucer Ritter Clarence H. Snyder 1980 John Carpenter Tilda Kemplen Lee Klein Elain Greibenow Dr. Louis Mattucci 1981 Hank Adams Irene Auberlin David Crockett Homer Fahrner Noey Somchay 1982 Dallas Doyle Richard Marvin Garrett Helena Kyle Caroline Putnam Ruth Heinz Lorraine Schreck

1985 Donna Velvick Linda Barker Dr. Frank McGlone Arturo Montoya Jean Kennedy Smith Mary Beth Tober 1986 Ruby Ferrell Callaway Therese Dozier Fannie Royston Philip Viall Sonya & Tanya Witt 1987 Joan W. Bailey Elizabeth Brown Fred Doescher Howard Jones Jim Knocke 1988 Joanna & Jim Chappell Peter Frazza Lola Martin J.T. Pace Amy Marie Windom 1989 David Cain Clara Johansen Stephen P. Klinker, DDS Julia Middleton Brent Wyatt 1990 Wayne Barton John Bell

Queen Hyler Dr. Viola Taylor Jane Van Sant 1991 Claire & Romeo Bennett P.O. Walter Bennett Ann Chapman Mistilee Grace Deborah Walrod 1992 Mary Ellen Eagle Albert Eckstein, MD Carol Kane Judge Edward Rodgers Rachel Rossow 1993 Ella M. Jones Leatrice ‘Chick’ Big Crow Rev. Herschel C. Smith Christi Todd Dr. James Withers 1994 Victor Acquino Dorita Epps Daniel Greene Marjory Ray Rev. Julius L. Scipio 1995 Mattie Hill Brown Billy Earley Maggie Lopez Pamela Rolan 1996 Cahn Ba Dang Jesse Hipps Dr. Vincent Jenco Clara Kirk 1997 Sgt. Roger Redd Dawn Degenhardt Momma Hawk Chris Morris Margaret Moul Pat Zimmerman

1998 James “Major” Adams Rose Crumb Crystal Davis Pam Marota Carlos Spaht, II 1999 Thelma Barnett Jean-Dominique Catchings Patrick Dickinson Dr. William Magee, Jr. Victor Trevino 2000 Richard Cyr Mat Dawson, Jr. Donald Fisher Ardelia Ingram Allan Law 2001 Dr. Allen O. Battle Gertrude M. Cole Jose Luis Flores Kompha Seth Samuel Williams 2002 Maise DeVore Linda Gregory Thomas Gutierrez Angela Knight Rev. John F. Norwood 2003 Rodney S. Alford William D. Grace Bridget McDaniel Rev. Wendell Mettey Dr. & Mrs. Sherwin Shinn 2004 Judith Bluestone Kim Meeder Rev. Alice Parker Bobby J. Trimble Dr. Erwin M. Vasquez 2005 Rosie Leetta Abram Ofrs. Billy Bolin

& Paul Kirby Marcelle Fortier Citron Coke Hallowell Corwin B. Marbly, Sr. 2006 Vincenza Carrieri-Russo Gail Conner Holly Dunn-Pendleton Mark Lunsford Stanley Ratliff 2007 Andrea Blamble Nancy Costello Heidi Kuhn Kathryn Martin Stevie Moore 2008 Jackie Betz, Erin Drischler & Megan Neuf Nancy Collins Debbie & Hank Perret Lia Rowley Harry Vogler 2009 Dick Bere Karen Broughton Kevin Brown Diane Dobitz Catalino Tapia 2010 Robert S. Edwards Dr. Mark Kline Gary Maxworthy Jackie Millar Heather Wilder 2011 Pat Aseltyne Jenny & Andy Czerkas Cloteal Davis Megan Johnson Rachel Muha 2012 Jack Cassidy & Anthony Smith Oscar Medina, IV

46 Years of National Winners

Ed Rose Midge Wilson John Young 2013 Dr. Joseph Bailey Oral Lee Brown Jeffrey Ryan Futrell Ed & Sue Goldstein Robert Nevins 2014 Jeremiah Anthony Shawn & Amanda Bakker Eric Fuchs-Stengel Michelle Lacourciere Stephen Tybor 2015 Margo Ahrendsen Mara Botonis Brooke & Keith Desserich Manuel Santos Marie Wohlbach

2016 Rafael Sarango Dr. Ted Goodfriend Jeff Wilbarger Skyler James Sadiya Omar 2017 Dorothea Bongiovi Patricia Derges Suzy DeYoung Fred & Cora Reed Emily Torchiana

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Media Partners Media Partners are news outlets that celebrate unsung heroes in their communities with Jefferson Awards. The following Jefferson Award recipients, selected by our Media Partners, represent the very best of public service in their communities.

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TONYA ALLARD WQOW-TV - EAU CLAIRE, WI Tonya Allard became a Red Cross disaster volunteer over a year ago. In that

time, she has assisted with multiple family home fires and large-scale disasters, including the Chetek Tornado and the Southeast Wisconsin Flood. While already on assignment in Milwaukee for flooding, she learned that her own city of Arcadia was overrun by water. She immediately returned to her hometown – but not her home. Tonya spent 36 straight hours staffing the Red Cross shelter, helping those in her community who had literally seen floodwater sweep away the things they hold dear. Once the waters receded, Tonya stayed on as the after-hours volunteer fielding late night calls and personally dropping off emergency supplies.

FRANK AUSTIN WGXA-TV - MACON, GA Frank Austin is a nonprofit advocate committed to empowering communities in Macon, GA. Working to strengthen his community through neighborhood revitalization and informative workshops, Frank draws on the latest business models to focus on five outcomes: Housing, Education, Economic Development, Reducing Crime, and Health. Through addressing policies and creating a master plan for sustainable land use, Frank has changed the economic and social landscape of the region. His work has bridged the racial divide, caused a 50 percent decrease in crime, increased community pride, and broken down social and economic barriers. Frank has personally taken the lead in 84 litter prevention activities, spearheaded seven community clean ups, and overseen 2,185 volunteers who have collectively contributed more than 11,000 volunteer hours to the community. STEVE BROSNIHAN WJAR-TV - BRISTOL, RI Every Monday night, the banks of the Providence River light up in an inspiring display of love and hope for the kids in Hasbro Children’s Hospital – bringing smiles to their faces and capturing America’s imagination. The man behind those smiles is Steve Brosnihan. A cartoonist by trade, Steve has volunteered at the hospital several days a week for the past 25 years, sharing his talents and skills with thousands of ill children and their families. He teaches, entertains, and distracts young patients as they fight for their lives. He created “Good Night Lights” for those children, and keeps the program running as a purely volunteer effort. Steve brings joy and happiness and, most importantly, makes sure kids know they are loved. JAMES CAMPBELL, JR. AND MIKE THOMPSON WAOW - WAUSAU WI James Campbell, Jr. and Mike Thompson

are co-founders of Never Forgotten Honor Flight (NFHF), a chapter which serves 12 counties in Wisconsin. Both work tirelessly on behalf of veterans. What makes NFHF unique from other chapters is that they host a pre-flight dinner and program the day of departure, featuring guest speakers and live local music. Since its inception in 2009, the NFHF has flown 2,563 veterans and 1,555 guardians to Washington D.C. so that veterans may see the memorial dedicated to their service. These veterans have included 1,011 WWII veterans, 1,063 Korean War veterans, and 489 veterans from the Vietnam era. Their 31st flight to Washington, D.C. took place on September 11, 2017.

CAROLYN CLOYD JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES COURIER - MATTOON, IL As Executive Director of the United Way of Coles County, Carolyn Cloyd leads a combined fundraising campaign for over 30 community organizations. The daughter of a WWII veteran, she is passionate about veterans issues and volunteers with the new Coles County Veterans Support Coalition and Run for the Fallen. Cloyd is also involved with the Honor Flight program, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, Mattoon and Effingham Rotary Clubs, Mattoon Kiwanis, and Support Our Survivors of Iwo Jima. In addition, she assists with Peace Meals and Pancake Day events for the Kiwanis Club, Arcola Alumni Association, and the Mattoon Public Works Advisory Board. In 2008, after losing her son, PFC Luke Cloyd, she increased her volunteer hours to help herself regain purpose. NATHANIEL COLEMAN, JR WXOW - LA CROSSE, WI Once homeless and living out of his car, Nate Coleman is now helping at risk youth through his boxing organization, The Good Fight Community Center. The center provides a safe after school place while teaching kids the disciplines of boxing to build confidence and self-respect. It also offers computers, tutoring, guest speakers, emergency food, and college prep courses to the neighborhood’s young people. Nate’s mission is to provide at-risk and disadvantaged youth with hope, encouragement, and a safe environment to develop personal goals, discipline, and values free from juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, truancy, crime, and gang activities. The Good Fight Community Center has grown to 90 members, ages 10 to 18, since opening less than two years ago. LORI COLLINS WBBJ-TV - JACKSON, TN Lori Collins founded Redemption Road Rescue to provide a safe haven for animals that have been mistreated or neglected. To date, the organization has rescued over 1,000 horses and 500 other animals from Arizona to Washington D.C. Redemption Road Rescue is fully operated by Lori and 59 volunteers who spend countless hours caring for horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, buffaloes, and other animals in need. In October 2017 alone, Lori rescued 35 malnourished horses. Her ultimate goal is to help these animals find forever homes. She’s done just that, benefiting both the animals and the people who care for them. Lori has donated a pony to a 6-year-old girl whose birthday wish was to give all neglected horses a home, and a horse to a therapeutic program for disabled children.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE. TOGETHER. CNO Financial Group supports its employee volunteers and their organizations. As a Jefferson Awards Foundation Champion, we proudly salute CNO Financial Group’s 2018 Jefferson Award Winner:

Joseph Jackson Application Programmer For his work with Chicagoland Autism Connection

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CHEERS TO ANOTHER 45!

46 YEARS

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RELENTLESS FOCUS. HIGH IMPACT ADVICE.

Olivia Hawbaker with Citizens’ CEO, Jeffrey Harrison.

Congratulations to Citizens Energy Group’s Olivia Hawbaker for being named a Jefferson Award recipient. Her selfless work with organizations including the GEM Foundation, Coburn Place, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and Indianapolis Public Schools demonstrates she is truly an unsung hero working each day to enrich the lives of others.

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MEDIA PARTNER RECIPIENTS

HOWARD DAVIS KNIN – TV - BOISE, ID Through Kid’s First Cast, Howard Davis teaches children the values of fishing and the importance of taking care of our environment. Founded by Howard and a group of dedicated volunteers in 2011, Kid’s First Cast donates fishing gear to children and teaches them how to catch their very first fish. Their mission is to help build and sustain healthy communities by providing education, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Howard and his team organize free fishing events and believe that by helping kids learn the fundamentals and the ethics of fishing, they will also gain a sense of personal achievement, self-esteem, and confidence. PAULETTA DUNN KOLR – TV - SPRINGFIELD, MO A mother of nine, Pauletta Dunn has been a cornerstone in the Grant Beach neighborhood of Springfield, MO for almost three decades. As the neighborhood’s ambassador, Pauletta serves those with little or nothing to call their own. To provide low-cost activities for neighborhood residents, she founded the Grant Beach Sports League which offers soccer and baseball to hundreds of children. As a founding member of the Grant Beach Neighborhood Association, Pauletta was a catalyst in acquiring a house to serve as the center of activity in the neighborhood. She currently maintains Hovey House, a public space that offers after school tutoring and $1 piano lessons. She also serves as part of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) with the city of Springfield. NANCY EIGEL-MILLER THE ROTARY CLUB OF CINCINNATI, THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, WKRC-TV, LOCAL 12 CINCINNATI, OH 1N5 is not just another catchy name – it is a shocking statistic. 1 in 5 young people live with a

diagnosable mental illness. After losing her husband to suicide in 2008, Nancy Eigel-Miller experienced stigma in her own community. This moved her to leave her marketing career and join the Board of Directors of 1N5 to change the conversation about mental health, focusing on teen mental health issues and suicide. Since then Nancy has grown the program to 12 high schools and five universities, reaching over 87,000 young people in 2017. 1N5 hosts the annual Warrior Run marathon, and Nancy has raised over $765,000 to date. All proceeds go to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s suicide prevention program and participating schools.

TIA FECHTER KSBW-TV - MONTEREY, CA After moving to Monterey County, Tia Fechter noticed a terrible injustice for

homeless women in the peninsula – it was illegal for them to sleep in their own vehicles. In response, she helped change local ordinances to create a safe parking program throughout the county. By working with city councils, mayors, and other officials, Tia founded One Starfish Safe Parking & Supportive Services, which focuses on three goals for all homeless guests: finding housing, increasing income, and improving mental and physical health. Since its inception, One Starfish has seen over 50% of guests obtain housing, over 75% of guests increase their income, and 100% of guests improve their health. The organization has served over 100 guests and directed many hundreds towards other assistance.

KRISTY ROSE FOLLMAR AND SCOTT NEWMAN WRTV - INDIANAPOLIS, IN Marion County Prosecutor Scott Newman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 39. After experiencing a rapid progression of symptoms, a friend and former Golden Glove boxer offered to give him boxing lessons as a way to keep him moving and combat his symptoms. He soon started improving, and Rock Steady Boxing was born. World champion boxer Kristy Rose Follmar taught and designed the classes. As the first gym in the country dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s, Rock Steady serves thousands of patients monthly, working on exercises adapted from boxing drills to improve quality of life – both physically and cognitively. There are now over 550 affiliates in the United States and across the globe. SUZETTE GARDENHOUR WJAC – JOHNSTOWN, PA After beating breast cancer, Suzette Gardenhour is using her strength to help other cancer patients. A band teacher at Conemaugh Township schools, she started Music Makes Us Stronger, a donor-advised fund that supports students, music-student alumni, and their children who are fighting cancer. Her love of music and teaching has allowed her to spend 30 years surrounded by song books, music stands, and students who inspire her to serve. The fund’s first fundraiser, a music department reunion and concert, was held in the fall of 2017 and received $9,000 in donations. This summer, Suzette will retire with the hopes of continuing her fundraising efforts. This November, the Music Makes Us Stronger fundraiser will be a vendor fair with performances by different musical groups. THOMAS GIERYIC WFXL FOX 31 - ALBANY, GA Business owner, Tom Gieryic founded, the “Back the Blue” campaign

to support area law enforcement and first responders. He created “Back the Blue” branded items such as yard signs, decals, and apparel to fund the campaign’s annual Back the Blue 5K Run, which generated almost $7,000 in 2017 for local police departments to purchase much needed equipment. In addition, Tom supports the Albany Chainsaw Gang, a volunteer group that was formed after two devastating storms hit Southwest Georgia in January 2017. Through fundraising and donations, he was able to provide fuel, oil, gloves, chainsaws and other supplies needed for the clean-up effort. The group volunteered their time cutting down and removing trees that had fallen onto homes and into yards.

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DIANE GRAY KPIX-TV - SAN FRANCISCO, CA While volunteering at a community center in her Bayview neighborhood, Diane Gray noticed many African-American students were struggling with school – leading to limited post- secondary opportunities. Diane sprang into action, founding “100% College Prep” to motivate students to always give their all. She recruited college students to serve as academic coaches, arranged monthly academic workshops, and engaged community volunteers. The program quickly grew into its own space and added computers, a library, classrooms and a kitchen with a cook to feed students while they focused on their studies. In addition, the program arranged college visits so students could see the potential for their own success. To date, more than 120 students have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and hundreds more are taking part in the program, striving for college success. MELISSA GUERRA LAREDO MORNING TIMES – LAREDO, TX Melissa Guerra established a local Alzheimer’s support group shortly before losing her father to the disease in 2004. At the time of her father’s diagnosis, little was known about Alzheimer’s and how to care for those who were diagnosed. Despite holding down a full-time job and caring for her family, Melissa has been helping to fill that gap for over 14 years by sharing her experiences, healthcare resources, and insights with others who are new to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. She was also instrumental in organizing the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Texas A&M International University. In addition, Melissa continues her father’s service legacy through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity as their local CFO since 2008. CARL T. HAYDEN, ESQ. WETM -TV – ELMIRA, NY Carl Hayden is a champion of volunteerism who is passionate about education. His dedication to public education formally started with his 1979 election to the Elmira City School Board, serving for four years, including two years as Board President. In 1990 Carl was elected to the New York State Board of Regents, serving a total of 12 years, including six as Chancellor. That service was followed by four years as Chairman of the State University of New York (SUNY). He is the only person in New York history to have held the positions of SUNY Chairman and NYS Regents Chancellor. Despite his volunteer commitments to oversee and improve New York’s statewide public education system, Carl remains connected within his local community, serving with numerous organizations. BILL AND TERRI HIMMEL THE TOLEDO BLADE, WTVG & BUCKEYE CABLE - TOLEDO, OH After their daughter, Lily, participated in Gliding Stars, a skating program for young people with physical and cognitive challenges, Bill and Terri Himmel decided to start a chapter in their hometown of Toledo. While maintaining two full-time jobs, Bill and Terri arranged for ice time, recruited volunteers, and invited young adults with physical and/or cognitive challenges to learn to skate. Raising money for ice time, equipment and other needs, the Himmels grew the program to include 40 skaters, each assigned one or two volunteers. The program, now in its 10th year, continued after their daughter’s passing. Focusing on skating, the participants overcome fear, build self-confidence, meet friends and have the time of their lives. BOB & DENISE HOLSINGER KMEG-TV - SIOUX CITY, IA Bob & Denise Holsinger have positively impacted the Siouxland community for nearly 20 years with their compassion, selflessness, and dedication. The couple founded Toys for Tots of Siouxland, a non-profit organization that collects thousands of new and unwrapped toys to give to kids during Christmas. As a hardworking, motivated, and ambitious couple, this project drives the Holsingers to enrich and empower the lives of those in need. They said it's their mission "to not only deliver a toy, but to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate kids." This year, Toys for Tots of Siouxland has served more than 600 families through seven agencies, impacting 2,750 children. To date, they have distributed toys to more than 60,000 kids across their community. PHIL JACKSON WPDE-TV - MYRTLE BEACH, SC What started as a wetsuit drive morphed into teaching hundreds of local children how to surf. Now Phil Jackson is on a mission to support children in his community who don’t have access to recreational activities. In four years, Jackson's Surf Dreams Foundation has impacted hundreds of lives by teaching children how to surf and building a community of supporters. A recovering addict for 13 years, Phil credits surfing with saving his life. In order to give back, he hosts "Take a Kid Surfing Day" each summer, covering nearly all of the expenses. The organization also covers the fees for surf competitions, which participants have competed in across the east coast. VICKIE JASMANN KCWY-TV – CASPER/CHEYENNE, WY Despite battling an incurable blood cancer that requires daily chemotherapy, Vickie Jasmann has dedicated her life to serving others. A former Marine, she has not let anything stop her drive to give back. She is a longtime supporter of Casper’s Relay for Life event, which was founded by her mother, and is always quick to help those in need. Vickie has fostered over 200 children, teaches Sunday School classes, develops fundraisers for the senior center, provides transportation for doctors’ appointments for those without the means, and does the grocery shopping for those who can’t leave their home. In August 2017, she even became a Certified Tourist Ambassador to welcome and support visitors to the community.

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Thanks to the First State School at Wilmington Hospital, chronically ill youngsters can get a quality education even as they receive the medical treatment they need. The first school of its kind in the U.S., it’s a collaboration between Christiana Care and the Delaware Department of Education through the Red Clay School District. The First State School is one more way we’re partnering with the community to make a difference.

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INGrId JoHNsoN NJ adVaNCe MedIa - NeWarK, NJ At 13 years old, Ingrid Johnson’s daughter was kidnapped and held captive for 11 months. Searching the streets of New Jersey and New York, with minimum support, Ingrid – a mother of three – used every instinct she could muster to find her daughter. Now she works tirelessly to ensure that no one’s daughter is a victim of human trafficking. She volunteers with Covenant House of Newark, works with the Newark and New Jersey Coalition against Human Trafficking, and has served on boards such as Nancy's Place, Communities in Cooperation, and the Sanar Wellness Institute. Ingrid has also testified before the New Jersey Senate to advocate for legislation to support laws and services to assist victims. Most important of all, she has given hope to mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children. JeFF KLare WTGs-TV – saVaNNaH, Ga Jeff Klare works with heroes who face a stark reality when they return from the

battlefield. That’s why he founded “Be a Hero, Hire a Hero,” a nonprofit he started after 9/11 as a way to offer job resources to unemployed veterans and those with disabilities. His work has led to more than 11,000 people finding jobs over the last 12 years. Klare says the program provides additional resources to communities he feels are sometimes overlooked in the job market. Those who know Klare say that he lives every day driven by his passion for service.

roN LaUGHLIN KXLT – roCHesTer, MN Ron Laughlin travels hundreds of miles each week bringing Veterans to and from the VA Hospital in the Twin Cities. He is also active in his local veterans organizations and is a member of the Honor Guard for the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Laughlin signed up for the U.S. Navy a month before he graduated from high school in 1961. At 17 years old, his parents had to sign for him. He served from 1961-1966, including a stint in Southeast Asia at the beginning of the Vietnam War. Knowing that many veterans have little-to-no support system, Laughlin shares his passion for his country and fellow soldiers by always making himself available to those in his community who are in need of care. KYLe MCKaY WBNs-TV - CoLUMBUs, oH Kyle McKay has overcome his fear of flying, fear of public speaking, and fear of the unknown in order to advocate for people with Down Syndrome. It’s an issue close to Kyle’s heart, because Kyle himself has Down Syndrome. Ten years ago, at age 19, he became a board member of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. Since then he has raised over $50,000 – and performed at their Dancing with Our Stars fundraiser. Kyle is also a passionate advocate for employment opportunities and financial independence for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities. He has lobbied elected officials, testified in support of the ABLE Act, and spoken publicly about overcoming the challenges of having a disability, negative labelling, employment barriers and other obstacles. MICHeLLe MCMULLeN WQad NeWs 8 - daVeNPorT, Ia & MoLINe & roCK IsLaNd, IL In 2013, Michelle McMullen’s son Jordan passed away at age 14 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Jordan’s positive attitude brought so much joy to his classmates, teachers, friends, the media, and those throughout the Quad Cities Area that he inspired Michelle to start Jordan’s Joy, a nonprofit organization that helps children who are living with rare and life-threatening diseases. Jordan’s Joy does more than just raise money for families. It creates joy and memories so that children have something to look forward to and something to look back on. Recently, Jordan’s Joy surprised Noah Holton – a 13-year-old with a form of Cerebral Palsy – with a big check for a wheelchair ramp and a shopping spree at a video game store. BoB aNd BeTTY MITCHeLL WdTV-TV - CLarKsBUrG, WV Bob and Betty Mitchell have dedicated their retirement to feeding the hungry in their community. They began their journey to opening a food pantry in 2010 and currently reach over 50 households. On the third Wednesday of every month, people come from three counties to visit the pantry. The couple also personally delivers meals to those who are unable to visit themselves. Their church purchases food for the pantry out of pocket, but also relies on donations from local grocery stores, as well as their monthly allotment of USDA commodities. Volunteers from the church and other groups come each month to help pack the food boxes. In addition to their work at the pantry, Betty drives neighbors to doctor appointments and Bob goes on a yearly mission trip to Haiti. darYL Morse WJBF NeWs CHaNNeL 6 - aUGUsTa, Ga Daryl Morse founded ReStart Augusta to give beds to children, families, and veterans who do not have furniture. His goal to provide them with a sense of comfort, rest, and peace by creating cost efficient, sturdy, and comfortable beds from scratch. After discovering that he and his friends could create a complete bed frame for about $75, they began collecting donations for hardware supplies and bedding. ReStart Augusta works closely with the Augusta Warrior Project, local churches, caseworkers, and other support groups. Once a need for bedding has been identified, volunteers deliver the beds and set them up. Since 2014, Daryl and his team have made and delivered over 1,500 beds in the Augusta area.

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G.C. MURRAY TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT - TALLAHASSEE, FL Despite a busy schedule as an attorney, G.C. Murray finds time to give back throughout the year. This past year, he donated a hundred turkeys and meals in the fall, hundreds of warm weather clothes in the winter, hundreds of suits and professional attire in the spring, and back to school supplies for several dozen students living in the Joe Louis Projects. He is active with Leadership Tallahassee as a part of Class 32 and is the President and Founder of the Innovative Community Engagement Foundation, whose mission is to stimulate different segments of society through mentorship, service, and professional development. G.C. is a role model and mentor who has impacted the lives of countless students by helping them reach their full potential and achieve their life goals. KEVIN NORDHAGEN FOX 42 KPTM - OMAHA, NE After serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, Kevin Nordhagen found himself unemployed and homeless. With the support of family and friends, he was able to get back on his feet. In 2015, he founded VetHelp1 after seeing that government programs were falling short in supporting veterans in need of housing and employment. VetHelp1 helps veterans and those diagnosed with PTSD connect with community resources, find financial assistance, and learn job readiness skills. In addition, it is a sanctuary for veterans and has served over 13,000 meals to date. Kevin’s purpose is to lead by example, demonstrating that one person can make a difference. RICHARD PEREZ WHEC-TV - ROCHESTER, NY In 2003, Richard Perez received a life-saving liver transplant. Given a rare second chance at life, his mission is to educate others about organ donation and support families awaiting a transplant. Richard has helped more than 700 liver transplant recipients, 2,000 people who have undergone a transplant evaluation, and innumerable family members who have turned to him for assistance. From 2004 to 2010, Richard helped over 105 Rochester families avoid hotel costs and stressful daily commutes with his generosity. Most incredible of all, according to the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, the percentage of registered organ donors has grown from 27 percent to nearly 40 percent of viable residents. And it’s all thanks to Richard. NICK PRICE WCIV-TV - CHARLESTON, SC Several years ago, high school soccer player, Nick Price, was diagnosed with Pontine Glioma – a form of brain cancer that is so challenging, many doctors refused to even attempt to treat it. Many feared that surgery would lead to paralysis or worse. Eventually, an Arizona neurologist promised to make the Charleston teenager whole again and, six months later, he completed a successful surgery. Nick was back on the soccer field three weeks later, beginning a long recovery process. Inspired by how others helped him during his treatment and recovery, Nick founded the Nick Price Foundation to inspire others who are given the same devastating diagnosis that he received. The organization raises money to support families during treatment, and Nick regularly visits with brain cancer patients to provide emotional support. MARY AND ERNIE PRINCE WBOC-TV - SALISBURY, MD Mary and Ernie Prince have dedicated their lives to helping veterans and senior citizens on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Epitomizing the idea of giving back and service, they spend the bulk of their week volunteering for the American Legion Post 64 in Salisbury. In addition, Ernie organizes fishing trips for recovering warriors from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital. Mary also volunteers with Women Supporting Women, a nonprofit organization that provides free services and support to all those who are affected by breast cancer. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Mary ensures those fighting the disease know they're not alone. Mary and Ernie are “a perfect pair. They go together like milk and honey," says Mike Powers, commander of American Legion Post 64. MARY LOUISE RESCH WACH-TV - COLUMBIA, SC Mary Louise Resch helped launch Operation HP, a hunger prevention program through Harvest Hope designed to serve the military community. Eleven percent of clients at Harvest Hope Food Bank are veterans, and Resch has worked for several years making sure no one who has served goes hungry. She has brought in more than $100,000 for the Operation HP program, involving everyone from lawmakers to members of the military. In 2016, Resch provided more than 5 million meals for the hungry, and she doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. "It's all about making the change," she says. “One person at a time, one day at a time." JEN ROMÁN WKOW-TV - MADISON, WI Jen Román has served the residents of Madison as Captain of the Fire Department

for 20 years. With too few women serving as firefighters, Jen has had to overcome numerous barriers to become captain. It's her mission to make it easier for women and girls to serve. That’s why she founded CampHERO, which helps girls develop courage, gain confidence, and build character while learning about the protective services. The program gives girls ages K-12 the chance to explore their interests and skills through hands-on activities taught by real police officers, firefighters, EMT/paramedics, and dispatchers. The girls knock down doors, put out fires, repel down buildings, and learn rescue and first aid techniques. So far over a thousand girls have benefitted from the program.

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KAREN SCUILLI PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE - PITTSBURGH, PA Following treatment for salivary gland cancer, Karen Scuilli experienced facial disfigurement and found there were no groups to turn to for comfort and support. Many individuals experience loneliness from the isolation, rejection, or despair that living with a “changed” face or body can bring. Karen set out to remedy that by founding Face2Face Healing, an organization dedicated to filling the gap between where medicine ends and patients are left to emotionally cope with and adapt to resulting disfigurement. Their mission is to connect individuals living with disfigurement, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, and educators to promote continued healing through outreach, interaction, activity, resources, advocacy, and education. Karen's goal is to empower disfigured persons to rediscover their inner beauty, restore their "voice" and confidence, and educate the public. RACHAEL AND CAMERON STALEY WLIO-TV, THE LIMA NEWS AND THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER LIMA - LIMA, OH Rachael and Cameron have a commitment to the special needs community in Allen County, Ohio. Rachael started the Allen County Abilities Baseball League (ACABL) in 2003, now operating in its 15th year. In 2016 the Lima Rotary Club awarded the ACABL with $100,000 to begin fundraising for the construction of a field designed for individuals with special needs. The field was constructed after fundraising an additional $200,000 from local businesses, including the University of Northwestern Ohio, who donated land for the field’s construction. Today, the “Rotary Field of Dreams at UNOH” serves over 100 special needs baseball players. JUDY TRAVIS THE NEWS JOURNAL - WILMINGTON, DE For 14 years, Judy Travis and her “army” of volunteers have provided

personalized Christmas stockings to members of our armed forces in harm’s way. Judy founded Stockings For Soldiers, which features 1,000 volunteers from over 31 states. This year, the organization made and sent over 10,000 personalized stocking to troops in 17 countries. In addition, they sent 2,000 fleece blankets, 500 knitted hats, and over 10,000 personal greeting cards, many created by children at local schools. Judy’s efforts have also impacted the local community where 1,300 pounds of stockings were donated to K9 heroes and their handlers at local law enforcement agencies and local shelters. This eight-week community-based project is a labor of love for Judy and her volunteers.

DAVID TRAYNHAM TIMES UNION - ALBANY, NY A pastor of New Horizons church for 26 years, David Traynham has courageously worked to address hunger, housing, employment, crime victimization, and clothing needs in his community. He is the leader of the ALERT (Albany Law Enforcement Reconciliation Team) initiative, which builds a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and transgenerational bridge between law enforcement and minority communities. Under Traynham's leadership, these groups have come together to collaboratively address racial and social justice issues. The goal of ALERT is to calm heightened tensions while educating and uniting communities and law enforcement by building mutual trust through partnership. To date, this initiative has met with the Albany Police, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, State Police, and the FBI. BEN WATFORD THE NEW BERN SUN JOURNAL - NEW BERN, NC Ben Watford has been fighting racial injustices throughout his life by pushing societal boundaries and working to right wrongs along his path. A graduate of Howard University in 1957, he won the prestigious National Science Foundation scholarship to attend Tuskegee University. His drive to Alabama further instilled his desire to make a difference. Currently, he preserves history by overseeing the Crockett Miller Slave Quarters through the James City Historical Society. He also founded Community Artists Will Inc., using his artistic talent to tell AfricanAmerican history by creating a tribute to slaves who were denied a tombstone or grave marker. In addition, Ben has served numerous organizations, including the N.C. Human Relations Commission, Smart Start, and the Coastal Women’s Center. NIC AND HEATHER WEERS KCRG-TV - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Seven years ago, Nic and Heather Weers started Raider Marathon Running Club to help middle school students in their community reach their goal of running a mile a day. By the end of each session, their goal is for students to reach 26 miles – the equivalent of a marathon. The running club’s motto, “refuse to be average,” is taken outside of the club too, teaching children not to give up when things become hard, painful, or discomforting. The club has also helped students set and achieve lofty goals. Finally, it teaches the importance of teamwork, which youth participants demonstrate by cheering on their peers as they finish their own marathons.

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erICa BoaTMaN-dIXoN PaYsCoUT - sHerMaN oaKs, Ca As Marketing Administrator for Payscout, Erica BoatmanDixon manages the Jefferson Awards Foundation’s programs for the company. Erica has organized LEAD360 activations for teams in Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Atlanta, and leads the charge on Payscout’s involvement in Students In Action (SIA). She works closely with the Los Angeles Jefferson Awards Foundation team to provide support and supplies for training sessions and competitions. Erica also coordinates team members with SIA Coaching requirements and responsibilities. In addition, she has conducted food drives for Thanksgiving meals and provided supplemental funding for neighborhood schools, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), Chrysalis, and the Salvation Army. Erica and her family are currently working with the Center for Africa Missions to help build and furnish a school in Ghana. KIMBerLY CoLLICa-CoX, PHd PaCe UNIVersITY - NeW YorK, NY Dr. Kimberly Collica-Cox is an associate professor at Pace University. Having spent nearly 19 years of working with incarcerated populations, Dr. Collica-Cox is a certified Prison Rape Elimination Act and American Correctional Association auditor and serves as a professional trainer in the cross-section between HIV and incarceration. Since 1997, she has worked with inmates, correctional staff, and community-based service providers. At Pace, she serves as the adviser to the Criminal Justice Society and Alpha Phi Sigma student organizations. She developed a civic engagement course, which resulted in the creation and implementation of the Parenting, Prison and Pups (PPP) program, volunteering her time as the program’s director and lead trainer. PPP is an animal assisted therapy-integrated parenting program offered to female inmates in Manhattan and in Westchester County. ed aNd dIaN daVIs sUBarU oF INdIaNa aUToMoTIVe, INC. - LaFaYeTTe, IN Dian and Ed Davis are the directors of Carroll County Lifeline Connection, a faith-based crisis center serving people who struggle with addiction. With the drug epidemic raging across our nation, Dian and Ed have seen the harsh effects of addiction and negative consequences that come with it. Their passion is helping people overcome life-controlling issues and become productive members of society. They began this journey in the fall of 2013 and have seen over 300 people successfully complete the program. In addition, they have helped launch a Lifeline Connection in Cass County and are currently working to launch another one in White County. Both are certified facilitators, members of the CCLC Advisory Board, and Indiana State Representatives for Living Free – the curriculum used throughout the Lifeline program. oLIVIa HaWBaKer CITIZeNs eNerGY GroUP - INdIaNaPoLIs, IN Olivia Hawbaker is dedicated to empowering victims of domestic violence and lifting up the lives of young people. For the past year, she has worked with Coburn Place, a safe-haven offering help, housing, and hope to domestic violence survivors and their families. She serves as Development Chair of the Young Professionals Committee and raised $70,000 in 2017. Olivia also serves as a tutor at Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school #43, helping children with academic challenges in reading and math, coordinating volunteers, and serving as a liaison between the school and community. In addition, she has served on a mission trip to Cuba and used her civil engineering skills in Uganda to complete master planning tasks for water and wastewater services for an orphanage for special needs children. JasoN HoLMaN HIGHMarK HeaLTH - orLaNdo, FL An optician at Visionworks, a subsidiary of Highmark Inc., Jason

Holman is guided by a passion for serving others. He began working with the homeless in 2009, and he has been active with the Health Care Center for the Homeless since 2011, helping to expand their vision services to become the largest provider for the underserved in Orlando. The organization has provided over 3,800 eye exams and 1,300 eyeglasses to those in need. In addition, Holman has participated in 11 volunteer missions, including trips to India, Peru, Bolivia, and Haiti. Since 2015, he has been a mentor with Central Care Mission, a men’s residential program for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. He has also volunteered with middle and high school youth at The Human Experience.

JosePH JaCKsoN CNo FINaNCIaL GroUP - CHICaGo, IL Joseph Jackson has supported the Chicagoland Autism

Connection, an autism support group, for over a decade. While his initial engagement was born from a personal need for support, Joe continues his service based on a personal motivation to increase autism awareness and improve the quality of life of children and adults with autism. Since 2008, Joe has held multiple roles to promote awareness of the organization’s resources, plan community events, and engage others in volunteer efforts for the group. Most notably, in 2017, Joe served on the organization’s Board of Directors as Treasurer. The Chicagoland Autism Connections says, “The fact that Joe gives his time selflessly, helps us to continue to serve the 500 plus families we reach annually.”

darrIN JoHNsoN UNITedHeaLTHCare - MIddLeToWN, de Darrin Johnson’s passion for making a difference in the lives of the economically disadvantaged has deep roots. His grandfather, a southern Baptist minister, was the driving force behind his decision to work in health care where he could positively affect health disparities and make an impact in underserved communities. But Darrin’s passion extends beyond his professional life, where he serves on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, the National Association of Health Services Executives, and MenzFit. In addition, he has developed a Welfare to Work program designed to provide permanent employment to 35 individuals. Darrin also serves as a youth mentor and partner to over 130 at risk youth with One Village Alliance’s Raising Kings program.

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ENABLING GIANT LEAPS Inspired by the footprints of Purdue University alumnus Neil Armstrong, the people of Purdue are dedicated to small steps that lead to exceptional achievement.

That mission includes those for whom small steps alone are a challenge. We are a Top 5 public university in part because of what we do outside our campus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in our community and throughout the world. Purdue University congratulates all Jefferson Award recipients for helping others to take their own giant leaps.

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Delaware Champion, Darrin Johnson, for his outstanding contributions helping the community. We share the same commitment to do good. From the work we do in our local communities, to the work we do with care providers and community partners, to the programs we deliver which help our members live healthier lives, we are

United. For Good. Helping people live healthier lives.

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KarIN LINdBerG VodaFoNe aMerICas - LeesBUrG, Va Karin Lindberg is devoted to raising funds for the IIIBs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women going through breast cancer mastectomies. The foundation delivers “bosom buddy baskets,” which include comfort items and the exclusive Bosom Buddy Booklet that contains tools, tips, and advice from survivors sharing their experiences. These baskets are donated to 8 hospitals across Virginia and Washington D.C. and have been shipped to women in 48 states and 9 countries. They are then hand-delivered to women by other survivors after their surgery. Karin has tirelessly supported this effort through fund raising, organizing charity balls, and engaging local business support and recognition to provide comfort, support, and hope for all breast cancer survivors. NICoLe MCCarrY, rN CHrIsTIaNa Care - LINCoLN UNIVersITY, Pa Nicole McCarry is a Christiana Care Health System nurse with a passion for helping people in less wealthy nations who require medical assistance, often after natural disasters. Nicole began working with Hands International in 2014, when she and her daughter went on a 10-day medical mission to Antigua. Soon after, they were offered an opportunity to serve on a medical team in India. Nicole is now on the Hands International’s board and works directly with nurses by organizing missions and reviewing processes. In addition to her work on the board, Nicole continues to participate in missions herself, most recently in Trinidad and Domenica. She is passionate about nursing, sharing her skills, and helping to educate as many people around the world as she can. sTeVe MCMUrraY THe CoCa-CoLa CoMPaNY - aLLeN, TX A Coca-Cola Company employee for 25 years, Steve McMurray is passionate about giving back to young people in his local community. He has committed more than 1,500 volunteer hours, leading scouts on a 10-day Canadian canoe trip, designing and creating six theatre sets for two different children’s theaters, and serving as Board Chairman for Plano Children’s Theatre (PCT). In his role with PCT, Steve led the team responsible for raising funds to build a new theatre, including a small team that cut three miles of steel, drove 20,000 screws, and laid four tons of Dragon Board to create seating space for local children and families to use for future performances. Steve believes in the core values instilled through Theatre and that participation in Theatre can help empower and save children’s lives. GaIL o’BrIeN reed sMITH - saN BrUNo, Ca For the past 15 years, Gail O’Brien has taken the lead in organizing and running a gift-giving drive in Reed Smith’s San Francisco office, benefiting the Judith Baker Child Care Center. Located in the South of Market neighborhood (SOMA) in San Francisco, the Judith Baker campus serves low-income, recent immigrant, and homeless populations. It is one of three facilities run by the South of Market Child Care non-profit organization, which has been a strong presence and highly regarded institution in the SOMA neighborhood for over 40 years. What started as a discrete program reaching 30 preschoolers has since become a major early childhood education institution serving 130+ infants and young children, and hundreds of families each year. BeLINda PaGdaNGaNaN NaTIoNaL GrId - BaYsHore, NY As a Government Relations Manager at National Grid, Belinda Pagdanganan is passionate about serving the Brentwood and North Bay Shore communities with her hands-on experience in emergency management, environmental protection, community relations, and government relations. However, her deepest passion is her 20 years of service as a volunteer firefighter. As a Captain of the Fire Prevention Company for over 10 years, she led the Brentwood Fire Department’s efforts to provide fire safety education throughout the community. Bel is currently a member of Governor Cuomo’s LI Regional Economic Development Council, and she is also actively involved with the Suffolk County Asian-American Advisory Board, the Suffolk County Community College Foundation, the YMCA of LI, the Brentwood Lions Islanders Club, and the Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society. dr. sTeVeN J. resNICK FLorIda BLUe - GaINesVILLe, FL Dr. Steven J. Resnick is Florida Blue’s Privacy Officer and Assistant General Counsel. Steve provides pro bono legal representation to a needs-based rural health care clinic and also serves on numerous committees that support the Florida Bar. In addition, Dr. Resnick volunteers at community outreach dental programs. His prior legal experience includes working in private practice and as in-house counsel with a Fortune 100 company. His extensive career in health care includes non-legal positions with an academic medical center and a national managed care organization. Steve started his career as a practicing dentist, and his volunteer activities blend both his legal and dental credentials. KIrsTeN B. rHodes deLoITTe & ToUCHe LLP - sILICoN VaLLeY, Ca Kirsten Rhodes, a principal with Deloitte & Touche LLP in Silicon Valley, serves as Legacy Chair and Board Director for the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM). Kirsten has always had a passion for education and the importance of having multiple ways in which to learn. This passion aligns with CDM’s mission to inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning for all children. As a volunteer with CDM, she has catalyzed strategic conversations for the future while increasing collaboration between the museum and the City of San Jose. In addition, Kirsten has volunteered with the Bay Area Jefferson Awards Foundation’s Student In Action (SIA) program as Deloitte’s Lead SIA coach from 2007 to 2012, and as a JAF Bay Area Advisory Board Member from 2010 to 2012.

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MarC sCoTT UsW - WasHINGToN, Pa When Marc Scott’s only daughter, Olivia, died from liver cancer at age 17, he channeled his grief into good. A retired member of USW Local 7139 at Allegheny Technologies Inc. in Washington, Pa., Marc wanted to honor her memory and pay forward the generosity and compassion his family received in some of their darkest days. Nine years later, the Olivia Scott Foundation has donated over $250,000, provided assistance to youth in life-altering situations, given scholarships, promoted sportsmanship, supported community service events, and given back to Pittsburgh’s Children’s Hospital – where you can find Olivia’s Coffee cart, Olivia’s Stockings filled with toys at holiday time, and Olivia’s Books for patients and their families. The foundation also hosts holiday parties for hospital staff and provides prom and formal wear to students in need. TrIsTraM THoMPsoN eXeLoN - BaLTIMore, Md Running is a way of life that has led Tristram Thomas to become an

active volunteer with Back on My Feet (BoMF), an organization dedicated to combatting homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources. Since joining the organization in 2014, Tristram has continually taken on more responsibility including serving as a member of the Young Professional’s Board and recruiting his colleagues raise over $11,000 for the 2017 Sneaks Come Out at Night 15k race. As someone whose own life has been shaped by running and the running community, Tristram is dedicated to supporting BoMF clients on 5:30 a.m. runs, seeing the familiar spark and spring in their step as they build confidence, stabilize their lives, and are embraced by fellow runners.

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HEALING BY HELPING

When Marc Scott’s 17-year-old daughter died from cancer, he and his wife turned tragedy into triumph by founding the Olivia Scott Foundation, which has raised and donated more than $250,000 in scholarships and assistance. At the Children’s Hospital where their daughter was treated, the Scotts have “Olivia’s Books” for patients and “Olivia’s Coffee Cart” for waiting families. For showing that helping can heal, Marc Scott is the USW’s 2018 top Champion Volunteer. Scott is a member of the United Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Chapter 15-20 in Washington, Pa. Congratulations to Scott and all the USW winners!

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sTUdeNTs IN aCTIoN

students In action

Students In Action (SIA) is a unique youth service, leadership and recognition program that supports, trains and empowers today's youth to be leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and impactful global citizens. SIA teams compete regionally for the honor of representing their region at the National Ceremony. Ambassador Schools have reached the highest level of excellence in the Students In Action program, having won the regional banner level competition two years in a row. 2018 WINNING aMBassador TeaM CLearVIeW reGIoNaL HIGH sCHooL MULLICa HILL, NJ Clearview Regional High School’s Jefferson Awards Students In Action team is dedicated to serving others and creating a meaningful impact in their community. Clearview SIA aims to make their community excited to engage in service by creating fun and easy ways for them to get involved in their projects. Their message this year was, “Tending to Our Garden,” in which they set out to nurture their garden of service so it could grow more abundant and impactful each year. They focused on mentoring underclassmen, building partnerships, and maintaining the dignity of their beneficiaries. Clearview wants to create a legacy of service and leadership, and pass down the skills they have learned from being a part of the Jefferson Awards Foundation. aMBassador TeaMs Blaine High School - Blaine, MN Charter School of Wilmington - Wilmington, DE El Camino High School - San Francisco, CA

Springfield High School - Toledo, OH Cocoa Beach High School - Cocoa Beach, FL

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Andrews High School is located in a rural community in South Carolina. Nearly thirty percent of the population in Andrews live in poverty, significantly higher than the national average of 14%. Beginning this year the state of South Carolina will give all 3rd-grade students the SC Ready Test, which measures their reading ability. If students fail to read at a 3rd-grade level, they will be held back. In response to this new test, and as a way to support improved literacy, the Andrews SIA team created “Step 4th to Reading," providing students with ten books each, for a total of 6,500 books.

BroWNsVILLe area HIGH sCHooL BroWNsVILLe, Pa To bridge the gap between school and community, to restore the historic town of Brownsville, PA to economic and social prosperity, and to foster pride in the hearts of our people - This is the mission of the Brownsville chapter of Students In Action. This year’s group of young public servants set their sights on the Brownsville Free Public Library and committed to ensuring that this symbol of the town’s pride can keep its doors open. Through an in-depth investigation of community need, the group focused on creating a “Teen Space” at their library where students can study and socialize outside of school. In the years to come, Brownsville SIA will see this project completed. CHaMPLIN ParK HIGH sCHooL CHaMPLIN, MN Champlin Park High School’s Students in Action team, the Leo Club, is

being acknowledged for their success in accomplishing this year’s goals: enhancing leadership skills, engaging student volunteers, and impacting the future of their community. Leo Club members fostered leadership skills by putting students in charge of service projects. They engaged with the Champlin Park community by holding school-wide service projects and spreading the message of the Leo Club through effective communication. Finally, through their many service projects, the Leo Club created a lasting impact on the world in which they live; throughout the year, 1,193 students accumulated 13,000 service hours, raising $14,000 and helping thousands of individuals.

CoNVeNT & sTUarT HaLL HIGH sCHooL saN FraNCIsCo, Ca Convent & Stuart Hall’s SIA team had some significant impact this year: 48 team members engaged 85% of its school in volunteering, were responsible for generating a remarkable 8,082 hours of service and fundraised $28,000. Among several projects, One Less Hungry (OLH) was created by a former member in 2014 who wanted to aid San Francisco’s homeless population. Every month volunteers assemble an average of 200 lunch bags, experience firsthand the plight of homelessness within their city through interactions with the homeless, and positively engage with them. OLH has expanded from 8 students to over 50 students and parents. Through an innovative partnership with Replate, the 600 meals served in the first year have grown to 1800 meals this school year.

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darUL arQaM sCHooL soUTH rIVer, NJ In Darul Arqam’s Students In Action team, everyone is a leader. While they have a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, they find it crucial to make sure every member feels accepted and heard. Their leaders take every member’s ideas and opinions into consideration to make each year better than the last. When doing this, they formulated new ways to make their annual events perfect and create new events. With teamwork and social media, their team was able to surpass their expectations and prosper further than they ever thought possible. Their team truly believes they made a significant impact on those less fortunate in their community due to natural disaster and they are glad to have put their determination, passion, and free time into Outreach for the Unreached. FIsHers HIGH sCHooL FIsHers, IN Fishers High School Students in Action team dedicated their efforts to creating projects based on community needs and their passions. After assessing needs in their high school, they focused on creating a more positive and accepting environment, placing happiness stickers and positive self-image posters on bathroom mirrors. They then concentrated on impacting their broader community through the Claire’s Cans project, providing food for a food pantry for six months. The idea of community expanded to the city of Indianapolis where they provided care packages for homeless. They further expanded their community to include both Puerto Rico and Ecuador, collecting $8,000 towards hurricane relief and soccer equipment for Ecuador’s youth to prevent gang activity. LeesBUrG HIGH sCHooL LeesBUrG, FL The Leesburg High School team supports all the clubs on campus. Their mission is to embrace students and give them the tools needed to engage, collaborate and create unity on their campus towards addressing the needs of their student body and community. They hosted and partnered with many school groups on projects in support of local organizations with both monetary and in-kind support. Their newest project this year was the BEE Loved Campaign (Believe, Encourage and Embrace Love) which was created to give back to the less fortunate in the Leesburg community. Through their efforts this year the team donated $1,200 and tracked 2478 volunteer service hours which had a financial impact of over $57,000 to the community. oUr sIsTers’ sCHooL NeW BedFord, Ma Our Sisters’ School is a small independent school in New Bedford, Massachusetts that values Excellence, Citizenship, Community, and Leadership. Their three-part SIA Empowerment Project focused on young humans, providing access to resources, and development of self and community. Their largest project in partnership with Lead 360, “Our Hands to Yours,” focused on giving back to their community, impacting the lives of immigrants 05.05.17 and refugees. Working with community partners like CVS and UMass Dartmouth, they created totes for the local Immigrant Assistance Center, which helps this marginalized community assimilate to their new lives in the United States. Through all of their various projects, the Our Sisters' SIA team was able to impact over 10,000 lives and raise over $12,000 in resources. saGe oaK CHarTer sCHooL redLaNds, Ca Hopeful Hands, Sage Oak Charter School’s Jefferson Awards Students in Action team, is recognized for their commitment to improving the lives of foster children. The team's project, “Totes of Hope," addressed the needs of children in foster care during the placement period. Through strategic use of social media, the team raised awareness and coordinated a fundraising campaign. The Fish Radio Station highlighted the team’s effort, galvanizing community support. As a result, Hopeful Hands raised $7,500 within three weeks, and volunteers from four communities spent more than 370 hours packing 200 Totes of Hope. The Hopeful Hands team, comprised of four 6th graders, led with passion and enthusiasm inspiring others to make a positive impact on the experience of foster children. sUsseX TeCHNICaL HIGH sCHooL GeorGeToWN, de The Sussex Technical High School Jefferson Awards Students in Action team is composed of passionate members who serve as catalysts for change within their school and community. They are Ravens for a Cause who spread their wings to engage students through service and leadership. The team has implemented new strategies and goals this year to maximize their potential for impact, such as organizing their service around one central theme. This year, the team adopted the theme, “The Year of the Child.” They have been successful in raising funds and heightening awareness for national organizations, collecting items for local organizations, and recognizing other students at their school who demonstrate strong service and leadership. ToLedo earLY CoLLeGe ToLedo, oH Toledo Early College’s Students in Action team was chosen to represent the Toledo

region and showcase their leadership and commitment to giving back. Although Toledo Early College is a small school, their students go above and beyond to lend a helping hand to organizations that serve those in need. Despite half of the student body having a full-time college schedule in addition to their high school studies, Toledo Early College continues to receive one hundred percent participation in volunteer opportunities. Each year their collaborative efforts have improved allowing them to benefit more organizations. Their goal is to continue to improve their community by creating leaders through service initiatives, volunteerism, and collaborations with other organizations and schools.

Supporters

The Jefferson Awards Foundation runs entirely on the generosity of our donors. Every dollar goes directly toward multiplying public service. Our work is possible thanks to these individuals, partners and foundations, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. EVENT SPONSORS Clearsight Advisors The Community Foundation of New Jersey Deloitte The Glover Park Group Mannatt & Company National Football League Philadelphia Eagles USW Vodafone Americas Foundation

$100,000+ Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation William & Sharon Brown Community Foundation of New Jersey Joyce Cowin Deloitte Vance Kershner Bryan H. Lawrence Leadership Toledo Michael & Jessica O'Mary Joseph N. Sanberg Mark Shafir Subaru of Indiana Automotive

$50,000+ Pasco & Christine Alfaro Thomas & Christine Christopoul Tatiana B. Copeland Joseph & Diana DiMenna Discover Lammot DuPont Edwin Goodman Grafik San Francisco Giants Tsunami Foundation Steven & Janet Zide

$25,000+ Sam Beard Citigroup Global Markets Isaac Corre CNO Financial Group, Inc. Deloitte Bay Area Dignity Health Mark Ein

Facebook Florida Blue Google Pamela Jacobs-Vogt The Martin J. Gross Family Foundation Mastercard National Grid Nationwide Kathleen Neville Michael Novogratz Jesse & Christine Ro Jack & Jodie Russi Rob Shafir Reed Smith LLP Sullivan & Cromwell Target Corporation Tiger Legatus Capital Management USW United Way of Delaware Vodafone Americas Foundation Wells Fargo Workday

$10,000+ Paul Andrepont AT&T Bank of America BB&T Berenberg Capital Markets, LLC Bloomberg Philanthropies Russell Carson Robert Catell Central Carolina Community Foundation Charles Hayden Foundation Charles Schwab Foundation Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chichester duPont Foundation Inc. Anthony Cipolla Citi Foundation Citizens Energy Group Clearsight Advisors Cleary Gottlieb Coca-Cola Stephanie Coleman Credit Suisse Deloitte NYC Deloitte Indianapolis

Theodore Eckert E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Alex Ehrlich Exelon The Grable Foundation Grotto Foundation H.B. Fuller Company Highmark Health Will & Wandy Hoh Howard Hughes Corporation Incyte J.P. Morgan Pamela Jacobs-Vogt Jefferies Jim Robo Thomas Keyes Matt Kibble Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP KAR Auction Services Labaton Sucharow David & Alexia Leuschen Kramer Levin Local Boys Do Good Euphoria Louis F. Hill Mackenzie Partners Marmot Foundation Raymond McGuire Glenn P. McGrory Middle Run Foundation Morgan Stanley New York Jets Niagara University Gary Nitsche Norah O'Donnell OluKai David O'Reilly Payscout Pace University The Paulson Foundation Purdue University PG&E Trish Regan Salamander Hotels & Resorts SC Thrive Jared Seligman Jerry & Lorna Shafir Stribling & Associates

Sullivan & Cromwell Michael Sullivan Kat Taylor & Tom Steyer Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation Geoffrey Tracy Ted Tiftickjian UC Berkeley UnitedHealthcare Delaware US Trust VaynerMedia Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Warby Parker Wayne Saunders

$5,000+ Beat the Streets Anson Beard Leonard Bickwit, Jr. Peter Cannell Nancy Rutter Clark Dana Cowin Richard Danziger Jessie James Decker Anand & Erica Desai Christopher Dewey Michael Douglas Anthony Evnin Fluor Enterprises Founders Equity Partners Richard Fuld William Gahagan Sharon Graci Paula Grigsby Harry Singer Foundation Hellman Foundation Tom Holman Charles Horn Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher Mel Kaplan Stirling Levy Jeanette Loeb Luther Automotive Group Patricia Michaud Peter Moulinos Niagara University Nancy Park & Matt Turner Donald Puglisi

Supporters

Hugh Reilly Alex Robertson Paula Santoski John & Shanda Scibilia Skoll Foundation Margie Sullivan Whitney Stevens St. Vincent Foundation George & Sarah Tierney Steven Tishman U.S. Trust David Tuttleman Gary & Lizzie Vaynerchuk Gerald Wendel Brian & Elizabeth Wilhelm

$2,500+ Vera-Jo Aryeh Larry Blackerby Brian Bristol Clifford & Amanda Brokaw Dan Burch Basil Charles Traci Friess Clark Complete Office Supply Jerome Crawford DABO's All In Team Foundation Kirk & Anne Douglas EACH Foundation David Esch Adrienne & Sergei Filipov Susan Green Robert Harra James Robo Eric R. Johnson Rebecca Katz Daniel Katzin Cassandra Kelly Dan Kilmurray Thomas B. King Peter Klein Melissa Jane Kronfeld Stirling Levy Peter Moulinos Greg Myers Nemours Robert Porter Robert Potts James Robo Sinclair Broadcast Company David Schwartz Robert Spierer Morgan Stanley Anil Stevens **Donors listed from 2017-2018 only

Jennifer Stillabower Labaton Sucharow Vera Sung Peter Tague Union Bank of California Deborah Weinswig WSFS

$1,000+ Act-On Leonardo Alcivar Susan Ball Veronica Beard Eric Belfi Bruce Bendell Robert Bernhard John Bingaman Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware Monique Bockmann David Braga Brian Bristol Renee Brown Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. Richard Burke Bob Carpenter Lucinda Carpenter Christana School District The Christmas Shop Foundation CIBC Citi Private Bank Anthony Clark Lorraine & Noah Cohen Mark Collins Custom Cooler, Inc. Delhaize America Ashley Dimond Wilbur Dove William & Barbara Duhamel, Jr. Matthew Enstice Timothy Ervolina Dena & Marlon Evans Jennifer & Greg Ezring Sheila Ffolliott Vance Funk Chai Gadde Annette Ghiloni Jane Gibson Rebecca Ginzburg Melissa Glasser William Gonce Kevin Hagan Alan Halperin Heinz Charitable Fund Highmark BCBS

James D. Hoffman Iguana Healthcare Management, Inc. Jackson Ladder Company Jamba Juice Company Laurence Jurdem & Jorie Waterman Andrew Kahn Cassandra Kelly Katie Kemmerer Gary Kohlman Steve Kotran Susan & Mark Lacek Pat LaFontaine Laredo Morning Times Alex Lopez-Negrete Michael Fong & Darien Louie Jesse Linder Daniel & Margaret Lindley Andy MacMillan Michael Malafronte MB Kahn Foundation William McKeown McNair Law Firm, P.A. Berneda Meeks Moelis & Company Yoshi & Amy Nakamura Vanessa Neumann Newark Charter High School Northeast Bank Foundation Robert Norton Sally B. Ogden Jim Parkinson Melody Phipps John Pollart Robert Provost Razoo Foundation Hugh Reilly Jerry Reinsdorf John Rieger Amy Lesnick & Mark Roach Richard Robbins Michele Rollins Elliott Roosevelt Jeffrey Sagansky Robert Sakowitz Sam Salman Matt Salzberg Jerry Scheer Mark Schoenebaum William Schnoor James Schwarz Caren Pasquale Seckler German & Kelly Sherrard

Steve Shrum David Singleton Lee Slavutin Rob Spierer The Star-Ledger Tyler Stoviak Daniel Stratemeier T. Andrew Sullivan Sussex County Council David & Carolyn Swayze Raymond Tolcher Adam & Lauren Turtletaub UnitedHealthcare United States Tennis Association Matthew Waddell Carolyn Wall Lorna de Wangen Louis Woolf Stephanie Young Lois Zenkel Lawrence Zutz

Pace is proud to recognize all of the

2017–2018 Jefferson Award winners for their tireless contributions to community service. Individual Pace award recipients are: Cesar Ballesteros ’18

Victoria Gonzalez ’18

Amanda Marshall ’18

Neil Braun, JD

(Duke) Tsun-Chueh Huang ’20

Pauline Mosley, DPS

Kimberly Collica-Cox, PhD

Eric Kessler, PhD

Rachel Simon

Reginald Flowers

Kelly Lang ’18

Rohana Karina Sosa ’19

Congratulations from the entire Pace Community! College of Health Professions | Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Elisabeth Haub School of Law Lubin School of Business | School of Education Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems www.pace.edu

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Making an impact that matters Deloitte congratulates all the 2018 Jefferson Award recipients, including our Bay Area winner Kirsten Rhodes, who is helping the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discovery Museum of San Jose inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning in children through her work as a Board member and volunteer. Copyright ÂŠ 2018 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.