2005 Celebration of Leadership
and
Jefferson Awards
May 10, 2005

Special Awards
Youth Award – Amani Reading Centre
Willie Effie Thomas Award – Mead Johnson Nutritionals
Servant Leader Award – Paul Farmer
Sara B. Davies Award – Lu Porter

Recognition for Lifetime Achievement
Robert L. Koch,II

 Recognition of the Jefferson Award Recipients
Officers Billy Bolin & Paul Kirby
Wilfred C. “Bill” Bussing III
Phyllis Kincaid

 Recognition for Individual Leadership
Division Winner - December Warren
Arts – Helen Belleville
Education – Michael K. Russ
Government & Public Service – Marcia Learned Au
Health & Social Service – David J. Carlson, M.D.
Neighborhood & Community Organizations – Steve Fritz

 Recognition for Organizational Leadership
Division Winner - Youth First, Inc.
Arts – Children's Center for Dance Education
Education – Evansville Literacy Coalition
Government & Public Service – Evansville Vanderburgh County Unification Study Committee
Health & Social Service – Matthew 25 AIDS Services
Neighborhood & Community Organizations – HOLA – Hospitality & Outreach for Latin Americans

 Recognition for Significant Project Leadership
Division Winner - Girls in Bloom
Arts – Brundibar
Education – Expanding Your Horizons in Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Government & Public Service – Downtown Loft Grant Program
Health & Social Service – Destination Home: A Ten Year Journey to End Homelessness 
in Evansville and Vanderburgh County
Neighborhood & Community Organizations – Evansville African American Museum

 Recognition for Business & Industry Achievement
Deaconess Hospital