Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
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Community Connections, Fall 2003

MHANYS Announces Annual Awards
By Helen Weltin, Coordinator, Information Center, MHANYS

MHANYS is pleased to announce the winners of its 2003 Annual Awards.
Esther Mallach Staff Leadership Award: Ellen L. Pendegar (MHA Ulster)

Mental Health Media Awards, Print: Albany Times Union, Paul Grondahl (MHA Capital Region)

Mental Health Media Awards, Electronic: New Paris Productions, Chris Iorio (MHANYS Board)

Parent Advocate of the Year Award: Paulette Blackmon (MHA Fulton/Montgomery)

Ken Steele Memorial Award for Program Excellence: Self Help Independence Project (SHIP) (MHA Southern Tier)

Volunteer of the Year in Programs: Hannah Davis (MHA Onondaga)

Volunteer of the Year in Community Service: Penny Stevens (MHA Jefferson)

Edna Aimes Scholarship: Keiona Trinae Faulkner (Ulster County) and Noreen Vail (Suffolk County)

Everyone is invited to join us in honoring this year’s recipients at the Awards Ceremony and luncheon.

When: Thursday, October 23, 2003
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road in Albany.
Cost: $35.00

For reservations call Lillian Lasher at (518) 434-0439, ext. 22.

posted 9/18/03