Awards For 2019
The Inspiration Awards
Hope. Opportunity. A second chance. These are some of the feelings inspired within people who became involved with Goodwill.
For many Goodwill is the first yes after so many others said no. We are at first a friend, and then we become family, together working toward the common goal of securing a path to self-sufficiency through the Power of Work!
Graduate of the Year
Awarded to a client who is an excellent example of how Goodwill training programs can lead to successful employment. This person has excelled in learning the skills necessary for competitive employment. The Goodwill Graduate of the Year must have successfully completed one or more training programs, have overcome multiple barriers to employment and been in competitive employment for more than six months.
Personal Achievement Award
Awarded to a client who has overcome barriers in his or her life to achieve personal goals for success in both the workplace and in daily life. The client who receives this award must have continued to grow on the job while achieving personal goals in addition to employment such as obtaining a driver’s license, GED or moving into his/her own apartment.
Community Partner of the Year
Awarded annually to a business or organization that has shown commitment and support to Goodwill’s mission.
Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Achievement Award
The award named in honor of Senator William V. Roth, Jr., who was a pioneer in advancing the rights of people with barriers, advocating the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, is given to an employee who has demonstrated that integrated employment promotes self-esteem and good job performance. This employee has learned the skills necessary for success in the workplace, has consistently demonstrated appropriate work behaviors, has become dependable through good attendance and work production, and over time, has developed a positive work ethic and increased self esteem.
Team Member of the Year
Recognizes an individual who exceeds the minimum requirements of a Goodwill team member by assisting Goodwill in achieving it’s mission. This person has gone beyond the “call of duty” in showing “goodwill” to individuals who are disabled and disadvantaged to finding employment.
Business Partner of the Year
Awarded to a company that not only contracts Goodwill Services, but has also shown commitment and support to Goodwill’s mission.
Our Partners
The Inspiration Awards wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing Awards Committee, our supporters and sponsors. THANK YOU!
Steve Blewitt*
IFS Benefits
Doug Clark*
DC Partnerships
Leah Coles
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County
Richard Forsten*
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
Dr. LaVerne Harmon
Wilmington University
Dr. Maria Hess
Wilmington University
Logan Herring*
REACH Riverside
Mark Hutton*
M&T Bank
Richard LaPenta*
IFS Insurance
Trish McFarland
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Connie Montana
Bank of America
Colleen Morrone
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County
Laird Stabler
Laird Stabler & Associates, LLC
Wendie Stabler
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
Ted Van Name*
Goodwill, President Emeritus
Enid Wallace-Simms
Delmarva Power
We’re thrilled you took the time to learn about the Goodwill Inspiration Awards – our mission, the people we serve, and the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of a few of the many notable people who’ve surmounted the odds, and organizations who partner with us to extend our work to more people than we could reach and serve on our own. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Inspiration Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 17! Reserve your seat or secure a sponsorship today.
