Board & staff awards:
Welcome to the 2011 Foodies Awards. This inaugural event, in conjunction with the annual January board and staff dinner, is a moment of reflection and gratitude to board members, staff members and events throughout the 2011 hunger fighting season.
All too often I hear “I’m just doing my job” or “It was no big deal.” But the truth is we are all committed to our cause of fighting hunger in Stark County and I feel recognition and gratitude are in order for those who go above and beyond the call of “their job” or role. Because fighting hunger IS a big deal.
These awards were chosen at the sole discretion of myself, as an extension of appreciation from all of the staff of Stark County Hunger Task Force for the committed service of our hunger fighters.
Thank you to all board and staff members, we had a challenging 2011 but we prevailed to have served the most clients in our history and we shall continue to press the boundaries of where our future leads us…together we will not just fight hunger but one day eradicate food insecurity in Stark County!
Yours in service,
Eric Smer
Executive Director
2011 Recipients
Newest Hunger Fighter
Ryan Shaffer
Most Engaged New Board Member
Sherri McKinney-Frantz
Most Engaged Board Member
Redda Latona
Best Board Attendance
Lisa Vitale
Most Board Hours of Service
Theresa Donato
Most “Socially” Networked
Terri Patterson
Email Informer
Stef Fakelis
Committee Chair of the Year
Marie Sumser
Fundraiser of the Year
Bender’s Guest Sommelier Night
Food Drive of the Year
Postal Drive
Event of the Year
Hunger Awareness Month Kickoff
Mover: Most Toiletries
Jennifer Werstler
Mover: Most Non-perishables
Ralph Norton
Mover: Most Perishables
Kirsten Boswell
Plastic Bagger
Lisa Vitale
“Where’s My Seat”
Shirley Cavender
