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Join us in celebrating the Abilities First mission

For more information, contact 845.485.9803 ext. 394 or info@abilitiesfirstny.org. To make your reservation, please complete the form below.

Celebrate those in our community who make it possible for our mission to enrich the lives of others.

The Innovation Award is presented to an individual, business or initiative for the innovative approach in advancing the awareness, understanding, acceptance and opportunity for those with disabilities through outreach, event or other means.

The Henry G. Page, Jr. Business Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize a business for their outstanding dedication, interest, and cooperation in providing job opportunities to our neighbors with disabilities.

The Ambassador of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize an individual for their enthusiasm and accomplishments in continuing to reach their greatest potential. Included in the recognition is the opportunity to represent Abilities First at events, author the holiday card, award presentations and other community activities.

LIGHT BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED

For more information, contact 845.485.9803 ext. 394 or info@abilitiesfirstny.org. To make your reservation, please complete the form below.

2019 ABILITIES FIRST HONOREES

MIKE OATES, President and CEO, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)

Abilities First Innovation Award

AMERISOURCEBERGEN

Henry G. Page Jr. Business Leadership Award

WILLIAM EUGENE VAN ORNUM, JR.

Abilities First Ambassador of the Year Award

SCHEDULE

8:00 A.M. Registration
8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Program | Light Breakfast

Dress code

Business Casual

PAST HONOREES

Abilities First Innovation Award
2016 Dutchess County Government – Think Differently
2017 Ray Lugo, Scoutmaster for Troop 40, Dutchess County Transit (disA.B.L.I.T.I.E.S Edge website)
2018 Dutchess Community College – Think Ahead Program

Henry G. Page Jr. Business Leadership Award
2016       Williams Lumber & Home Centers
2017       Kearny Realty Group
2018       Adams Fairacre Farms

Ambassador of the Year Award
2016       Thomas “Tom” Chieffo
2017       Jessica Doering
2018       William “Bill” McBrearty

Hospitality Sponsor: CENTRAL HUDSON

Central Hudson logo.

Advocate Sponsor: MVP Health Care

Advocate Sponsor: Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital

Table Sponsors:

A&R Security | Dr. Katherine Trela & Dr. C. Ryan Kinlaw | Mackey Butts & Wise, LLP | McCabe & Mack LLP | RBT CPAs, LLP | Rose & Kiernan, Inc. | John Scileppi, P.h.D. | Pete Setaro | Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP | Vassar Brothers Medical Center / Health Quest | Wells Fargo Wealth Advisors