Press release
BATAVIA — Arc GLOW will be holding its third Annual Awards Dinner and Meeting.
Taking place 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Batavia Downs, John Prospero, Arc GLOW vice president of transportation, will be the emcee. Arc GLOW’s talent will be providing entertainment. In August, Arc GLOW nominated staff, people supported and community members for a variety of different awards.
The award winners are the following:
Self-Advocate of the Year
To honor a person served by Arc GLOW who has grown and is meeting their personal outcomes. They also have positively influenced the lives of others.
Julie Johnston, Geneseo
Supported Employment Person of the Year
To honor a person supported by Arc GLOW who has demonstrated a strong work ethic, dedication to their job, ability to learn new community employment skills and maintain successful employment.
Richard Faery, Tops Friendly Market, Medina
Pre-Vocational Person of the Year
To honor a person supported by Arc GLOW with a dedication to learning about the world of work including new job skills, striving to complete quality work and showing attention to the task of learning.
Katrina Pragle, Batavia
Residential Person of the Year
To honor a person supported by Arc GLOW who resides in residential services, grew in their independence and learned life skills.
Geoffery Burnett, Marshall IRA in Medina
Day Habilitation Person of the Year
To honor a person supported by Arc GLOW who participates in day habilitation activities, strives to learn, and demonstrates effort and commitment to be included in their own communities.
David Gonzalez, Uptown Day Habilitation in Mt. Morris
Community Services and Self-Direction Person of the Year
To honor a person served by Arc GLOW who shows outstanding participation and contribution to their community. Shows the initiative in trying new activities and gain leadership potential through community involvement.
Wesley Munt, Genesee County
KidStart Employee of the Year
To honor an employee who demonstrates exceptional support to children and families, and is committed to assist in all areas of their growth and education.
Megan Smith, Head Start teacher
Direct Support Professional Person of the Year (DSP)
To honor a DSP who provides a variety of activities to adults with developmental disabilities within a home setting, day programs or recreational activities in the community. Provides excellence in support in living skills, personalized goals, arts and crafts, sensory activities, and facilitates our individuals to take their active role in the community.
Dawn Ratigan, residential manager at Sanford IRA in Perry
Employee of the Year
To recognize an employee of Arc GLOW who is committed to the mission and vision. They demonstrate the values of diversity, respect, integrity, visionary, equality, empowerment and excellence.
Meredith Lindeman, Turtle Rock residential manager in Lakeville
Friend of the Year
Community friend and supporter of Arc GLOW’s mission and vision.
Jennifer Waddington, director of LIVES program at SUNY Geneseo
Business Partner of the Year
A partner who supports our mission and vision through excellent customer service or providing work opportunities for employment.
Parkview Health Services in Amherst
Volunteer of the Year
To honor a person who is committed to Arc GLOW, volunteering their time by serving the local community and supporting the Arc GLOWs mission and vision.
Eric Parker, Arc GLOW board of directors’ treasurer
Reservations are open until Oct. 1. at ArcGLOW.org/Event/Awards-Dinner-and-Annual-Meeting. For any questions, contact Tracey Jones at (585) 343-1123 ext. 1735 or TJones@ArcGLOW.org.