Goodwill hands out annual awards
CANTON – Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio Inc. handed out awards Thursday at the annual breakfast to recognize community partners and individual achievements.
Keynote speaker Jim Tressel talked about goal setting and striving for excellence at the event at the Nash Family Event Center in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The following were recognized:
Employer of the Year Award: Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and Dougherty Co. in Canton, for the organization’s commitment to hire people with disabilities and provide opportunities for vocational rehabilitation through Goodwill Industries.
Ken Weber Servant Leadership Employee Recognition Award: Goodwill employee Crystal Page, for her dedication and leadership to both the employees and mission aspects of Goodwill.
Collaborative Partner of the Year Award: Stark County Hunger Task Force. The program is housed at the Ken Weber Community Campus, 408 Ninth St. SW, and serves over 4,000 people per month.
Edgar J. Helms Outstanding Achiever Award: Logan Byrd, for her success in the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program, which works with people to obtain desired job skills, financial literacy, and soft skills to assist in achieving career goals.
Achiever of the Year Award: Nikkie Weiler, who received individual employment support services from Goodwill that culminated with her gaining employment and attaining her personal goals.
Graduate of the Year Award: Nathan White, for his successful completion of Goodwill’s job development and placement programs.
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