Annual Award and Appreciation Event, 2009
Board Chairman Darryl Swank, Judge Diane Winter, |
Over 75 people attended the 2009 Annual Award and Appreciation Event on Wednesday, November 18. Guests enjoyed an abundance of great hor'dorves as they mingled and visited prior to the presentations.
Darryl Swank, Board Chairman, began the night presenting the Eric Downey Outstanding Board Member Award. "His leadership, compassion, and generosity for NorthPointe Resources are still felt today." stated Darryl Swank. In honor of Eric Downey, this award is presented to a current Board Member each year for their outstanding commitment to NorthPointe's mission, values, and goals. This year's recipient was Circuit Judge Diane Winter of Barrington, Illinois.
"Judge Diane Winter was a very active board member this year, she heads our finance and investment committees, is the Secretary / Treasurer and sits on our executive committee she also has her family involved supporting us, her son Brendan at our group homes and husband Bryan finding us free legal advice" stated Darryl Swank. "with the State of Illinois making budget cuts to social services, Diane had a full plate helping preserve NorthPointe's mission."
 President/CEO Karl Kopp and JoANN Osmond (Click the picture above to view more pictures!) |
Legislator of the year award went to State Representative JoAnn Osmond. "Representative Osmond has really been working to improve lives by seeing if all branches of state government, state agencies and county offices can work together to communicate what is lacking or needed in caring for individual with disabilities," stated Karl Kopp, NorthPointe President/CEO.
"I'm humbled that I was selected as a recipient of this award, and look forward to continuing to work in the best interest of individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers," stated Representative JoAnn Osmond.
"Over 30 awards were presented throughout the night for community members from across Lake County, Wisconsin and as far away as DuPage County" added Colette Berardi, of Highland Park IL, Event Chair and Board Member, "It was a great to see so many who share their time and resources to support our mission."