2010 Employee of Distinction Awards

Save the Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 11:30 a.m. - Guy's Party Centre

Nominate Now!
Does your business have a special employee or team member who goes above and beyond? Are you looking for a way to publicly recognize that individual’s good work? Nominate these shining stars for public recognition during Workforce Development Month (September) and treat them to a celebratory lunch at the Employee of Distinction Luncheon. EVERY NOMINEE IS RECOGNIZED AT THE LUNCHEON! Each nominee will receive lunch at the event and special recognition gifts. Each will be listed in the commemorative program and be in the running to be named as one of five 2010 Employees of Distinction announced at the end of the luncheon.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! Nominations are free and you can nominate as many employees as you wish. DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM NOW >>

SPECIAL OFFER:
Nominate an employee by July 15, 2010, and receive a FREE business-card ad
in the commemorative program! (limit one ad per company)

Sponsorship & Advertising is Available!
Your business has a unique opportunity to sponsor the Employee of Distinction Luncheon and gain exposure in front of prospective clients and customers, all while supporting Goodwill.

Download the Sponsorship & Advertising Packet >>

Sponsorship Opportunities

Diamond-Level Sponsorship at $1,500 includes:

• One VIP table of ten
• Recognition on the Nomination Form as a Diamond Sponsor *subject to timing
• One full-page advertisement in the event program *subject to timing
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts as a Diamond Sponsor *subject to timing
• Recognition on all table tents as a Diamond Sponsor
• Logo representation in the slide show presentation
• Charitable Tax Deduction: $1,100**

Platinum-Level Sponsorship at $1,250 includes:

• One VIP table of eight
• One full-page advertisement in the event program *subject to timing
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts as a Platinum Sponsor *subject to timing
• Recognition on all table tents as a Platinum Sponsor
• Recognition on the slide show presentation as a Platinum Sponsor
• Charitable Tax Deduction: $890**

Gold-Level Sponsorship at $1,000 includes:

• 4 tickets to the event
• One half-page advertisement in the event program *subject to timing
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts as a Gold Sponsor *subject to timing
• Recognition on all table tents as a Gold Sponsor
• Recognition on the slide show presentation as a Gold Sponsor
• Charitable Tax Deduction: $770**

Silver-Level Sponsorship at $750 includes:

• 3 tickets to the event
• One half-page advertisement in the event program *subject to timing
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts as a Silver Sponsor *subject to timing
• Recognition on all table tents as a Silver Sponsor
• Recognition on the slide show presentation as a Silver Sponsor
• Charitable Tax Deduction: $540**

Bronze-Level Sponsorship at $500 includes:

• 2 tickets to the event
• One quarter-page advertisement in the event program *subject to timing
• Inclusion in all press releases and media alerts as a Bronze Sponsor *subject to timing
• Recognition on all table tents as a Bronze Sponsor
• Recognition on the slide show presentation as a Bronze Sponsor
• Charitable Tax Deduction: $360**

Table Sponsorship at $200 includes:

• One VIP table of eight
• One business-card advertisement in the event program *subject to timing
• Recognition on all table tents as a Table Sponsor
• Recognition on the slide show presentation as a Table Sponsor
• No Charitable Tax Deduction Value**

**Please consult your tax advisor for any other allowed deductions.

Advertising-Only Rates - Event Program

• Full-Page Ad   $200
• Half-Page Ad   $150
• Quarter-Page Ad   $100
• Business-Business Ad   $50

For more information about Sponsorships & Advertising:
CONTACT Tracy Keenan, Development & Events Manager
Ph  330-786-2573  /    Em  tkeenan@goodwillakron.org 

2009 Employee of Distinction Awards

Congratulations to the 2009 Award Winners!

MEDIA RELEASES:   Summit County>>  Medina County>>  Portage County>>

A total of 58 outstanding employees from Summit, Medina, and Portage County employers were recognized and 9 individuals were revealed as winners of the “Employee of Distinction Award” at Goodwill Industries Employee of Distinction Luncheons on September 9-11, 2009.

The luncheons are Goodwill’s signature employee recognition events for small- and medium-sized businesses. Nominations of stellar employees, submitted by nominees’ supervisors and/or co-workers, were reviewed by a panel of local HR professionals. Judged blindly with the nominees’ names and companies omitted, judges were asked to select their top choices based on Quality of Work; Dedication to the Business; and Extraordinary Efforts. Individuals with the highest average rankings received an “Employee of Distinction Award,” and the winners were kept a surprise and revealed at each luncheon.

At each luncheon, an emcee and radio personality from Rubber City radio stations (including Sandra Miller, 97.5 WONE; Scott Wynn, 94.9 WQMX; and Chuck Collins, 1590 WAKR) read highlights from each of the nominees’ nomination forms as they received a certificate commemorating their nomination and two free tickets to a performance at Akron’s historic Civic Theater. In addition, the winners were given an engraved Bulova clock from Shulan’s Jewelers.

Two luncheons also featured a keynote address by a local business leader. In Summit County, Russell M. Pry, Summit County Executive, engaged the audience in a discussion on collaborations. In Medina County, Jon W. Park, President of Westfield Bank, discussed the importance of investing in people. In Portage County, Goodwill presented a fashion show of work wear through the decades.

Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries, commented on the success of the events, stating, “We are truly inspired by the nominees’ work ethic and dedication. They are all such wonderful role models for their co-workers and all those around them. Goodwill is pleased to once again help employers showcase their top-performers and their Shining Stars.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
EMPLOYEE OF DISTINCTION AWARD WINNERS!  

Summit County Employee of Distinction
Award Winners

From left to right:
- Joanne Waters, American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties 
- Paul Howiler, ASW Global
- Russell M. Pry, Summit County Executive
- Mary Lou Jyurovat, Summit County Children Services
- Tammy Luhring, Summit County Children Services 
- Jackie Pritchard, United Way of Summit County

Medina County Employee of Distinction
Award Winners

From left to right:
- Jeremy Sack, TGC Engineering, LLC
- Scott Wynn, 94.9 WQMX
- Patty Harpley, Wadsworth City Schools

Portage County Employee of Distinction
Award Winners

From left to right:
- Andra Polasky, Coleman Wellness Solutions
- Chuck Collins, 1590 WAKR
- Penny Ray, Portage County Department of Job and Family Services
 

All proceeds from the Goodwill Employee of Distinction Luncheons support the Elizabeth Clark Emergency Fund, which assists individuals who are facing an emergency situation or financial hardship and are not financially able to secure basic household goods or clothing for themselves or their family.

2010 EMPLOYEE OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON SPONSORS

Sponsorship for the Employee of Distinction Luncheon gives businesses high-impact exposure in a cost-effective manner.

For more information about sponsorship and advertising opportunities for Goodwill's 2010 Employee of Distinction Luncheon, call Tracy Keenan at 330-786-2573 or email tkeenan@goodwillakron.org.

2009 Employee of Distinction Nominees & Award Winners
 

For more information about Goodwill's Employee of Distinction Luncheons, contact Beth Galambos, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, at 330-724-6995 x 250 or by email at bgalambos@goodwillakron.org.

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