Opportunity Enterprises (OE) will host their annual
Celebration of Achievement award ceremony at Aberdeen Manor on June 23, 2022 at
with doors opening at 8:00 am. This recognition breakfast highlights the
successes of many by presenting awards and accolades to individuals with disabilities
in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards also are presented to
outstanding volunteers, staff, and businesses for supporting individuals with
disabilities. An inspirational program will be hosted by John Freyek, OE’s
Board Chair and Senior Relationship Manager at First Merchants Bank.
Clients, staff, volunteers, and businesses are
nominated by OE employees and a blind vote is then held by OE’s Board of
Directors who have the difficult yet rewarding task of selecting award
recipients. Individuals being honored and recognized recognized this year are:
Clients
of the Year: Samantha Brobeck, Daily
Living Skills; Michael Lain, Enriching
Possibilities; Linda Long, Renewed
Horizons; Jessica Kotvasz, Thrive; Matt
Leuck-Myers, Residential; Patrick Kansoer,
Social Enterprises; and Skyler Lang, JobSource.
Advocates of the Year: Sandy Bodnar & Cathy
Greenawald, Jeanne Baird Volunteers of
the Year; Teresa Torres, Jessica
Wolfe Outstanding Direct Support Professional; Jane Kobak, Outstanding Staff Member; Continental, JobSource Partner; and UFS Corporation, Business of the Year.
“This is one of my favorite Opportunity Enterprises
events,” states Neil Samahon, president and CEO. “Our Celebration of
Achievement truly does highlight that Success is Within Everyone’s Reach, no
matter the abilities of an individual. This event truly is mission-centric
highlight to those who support our organization the true impact of their
generosity. This year is even more special because our event is being held on
the 55th Birthday of OE,” Samahon states further.
The 2022 Celebration of Achievement Awards Ceremony
is presented by Urschel Laboratories Philanthropic Committee, and is also made
possible by lead sponsors, including: The Times Media Group, Komyatte &
Casbon Attorneys at Law, Chester, Inc., NIPSCO, Steel Cities Steels, Inc.,
Centier Bank, First Source Bank, First Merchants Bank, Oak Partners Inc.,
Teachers Credit Union, Healthlinc, Lerner and Rowe, M.E. Simpson and Co., Inc.,
Gibson, The Grossbauer Group, 27 Entertainment and Johnston Landscaping. Celebration
of Achievement will feature a morning full of inspiring stories and success. Learn
more about the event or make a gift by visiting oppent.org/achieve2022.
Tickets are $25 per person. Contact Event Specialist, Emily Yiannias, for more
information at emily.yiannias@oppent.org
or 219-464-9621 ext. 333.
