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We're pleased to announce that the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan received multiple awards at the 2008 Epilepsy Foundation National Awards Reception and Dinner held recently in Dallas. The Foundation was recognized for the following:
Coelho Cup for Innovation
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The Coelho Cup for Innovation acknowledges an innovative affiliate initiative that enhances the Epilepsy Foundation's ability to meet its mission. The goal for this award is to encourage replication of best practices throughout the Foundation's affiliate network. Recipients are awarded the elegant Coelho Cup as well as a $1,000 gift.
We received this prestigious award for our program of quarterly Open Houses to educate the community about the Foundation. |
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Joyce Bender (left) of the national
Epilepsy Foundation presents the
Coelho Cup to (l to r) Tyler MacEachran,
Arlene Gorelick and Brianna Romines of
the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. |
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Public Awareness Award
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The Public Awareness Award is given for noteworthy contributions to improving public awareness and the understanding of epilepsy, improving acceptance of persons with epilepsy, and improving visibility of local affiliates and their educational initiatives.
We received this award based on our outstanding publications, including A Call to Action. |
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Arlene Gorelick (2nd from left) Brianna
Romines and Tyler MacEachran accept
the Public Awareness Award from Eric
Hargis (far left) and Steve Sabatini of the
national
Epilepsy Foundation. |
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Golden Circle Award
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The Golden Circle Award recognizes the outstanding achievements in the field of fundraising for special events and major gift campaigns or a series of events, such as walks. The initiative must net over $100,000.
We received the Golden Circle Award based on our 2008 Summer Stroll for Epilepsy™. |
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Brianna
Romines (left) and
Arlene
Gorelick with the
Golden Circle Award. |
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Volunteer of the Year Award
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The Volunteer of the Year award is given to an individual or group of volunteers making outstanding contributions to the epilepsy movement in volunteer time and effort.
Dr. Brien J. Smith was awarded this honor based on his work for the national office and our organization in the area of public policy. Dr. Smith has been a tireless advocate on the Patient Safety Legislation and other issues. |
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Dr. Brien Smith, member of our
Professional Advisory Committee,
receives the Volunteer of the Year Award. |
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Research Award
| The national Epilepsy Foundation also recognized the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for its contribution of $10,495. |
We thank all the staff, board and volunteers who have made this possible. |
