Congratulations to the 2016 Dove Award Recipients!
Congratulations to Zelda Solomons,
Transition Coordinator for Southfield Public Schools
Congratulations to Cathy Lowery, Special Education Teacher, Clarenceville
On behalf of the members, Board of Directors and staff of The Arc of Oakland County, we are extremely pleased and proud to announce The Arc of Oakland County's 2016 Dove Awards.
The awards will be presented at our 46th Annual Dove Awards Presentation & Silent Auction on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the San Marino Club in Troy.
You may also purchase tickets over the phone be calling The Arc office at 248-816-1900. The deadline for all reservations is April 15.
We look forward to celebrating this special award with you and the award recipients!
The Arc of Oakland County
2016 Dove Award Recipients
THE ARC OF OAKLAND COUNTY ADVOCACY HALL OF FAME
Gerald Provencal, Executive Director, Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc.
JANET and PAUL MacCORMACK LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dohn Hoyle, Director of Public Policy, The Arc Michigan
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Robert L. White
PHILANTHROPY AWARD
Tom Lias, President & Chief Operating Officer, Gorman’s Home Furnishings
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Pamela Lemerand, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Psychologist, Eastern Michigan University
SHELDON DUNN INSPIRATION AWARD
Charlene Davidson
AL CARTER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Ted Stern, Job Coach, JVS & Director, Team Farmington, Special Olympics
YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Emily Lourim
Megan Durell
LEONARD CERCONE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Cathy Lowery, Basic C.I. Teacher, Clarenceville High School, Clarenceville School District
GOLDEN DOVE AWARD
Dennis McElhone, Teacher, Visions Unlimited, Farmington Public Schools
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Atwater Brewery, Detroit
PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Community Homes, Inc., Royal Oak
INCLUSION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Zelda Solomons, Transition Coordinator, Southfield Public Schools
COMMUNITY LIVING AWARD
VanElslander Home, Troy
VOCATIONAL SERVICE AWARD
Tim Scott, Activities Technician, JVS
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARD
Acie Powell, Team Leader, Genesis In-Home Care, LLC
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AWARD
Tracie Spatafore, Special Educational Paraprofessional, Donelson Elementary School, Waterford School District
