2007 Celebration of Leadership
and
Jefferson Awards
April 19, 2007

Recognition for Lifetime Achievement
Dr. William Wooten

Special Awards

Youth Award
Boys & Girls Club of Evansville

Willie Effie Thomas Award
George & Martha Ryan

Servant Leader Award
Rick Kersting

Sara B. Davies Award
Pearlie Miller

Philanthropy Award
Karen & Niel Ellerbrook

 Recognition of the Jefferson Award Recipients
Paula Guzzo
Kathryn Martin
Pastor Larry A. Rascoe

Division Winner: Recognition for Individual Achievement
Dave Schutte

Division Winner: Recognition for Organizational Achievement
Ark Crisis Child Care Center

Division Winner: Recognition for Significant Project Achievement
Art For Life (AIDS Art Auction)

Division Winner: Recognition for Business & Industry Achievement
Casino Aztar

 Recognition for Individual Leadership
Arts – Deena Laska
Education – Pat Colter
Government & Public Service – Patty Avery
Health & Social Service – Stephan G. Sanders
Neighborhood & Community Organizations – Jeff Lyons  

Recognition for Organizational Leadership
Arts – Evansville Museum Docent Association
Education – Bethlehem United Church of Christ
Government & Public Service – Warrick County Drunk Driving & Drug Court Program
Health & Social Service – AIDS Resource Group
Neighborhood & Community Organizations –Make a Difference 

  Recognition for Significant Project Leadership
Arts – Lauren Greenfield's  Girl Culture Exhibition
Education – University of Evansville Freshman Project
Government & Public Service – Front Door Pride 
Health & Social Service – Tri-State Food Bank Backpack for Kids Program
Neighborhood & Community Organizations – 12 Days of Caring  

Recognition for Business & Institutional Leadership
Arts – Old National Bank
Education – The Women's Hospital
Government & Public Service – South Central Radio Group
Health & Social Service – Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Inc.
Neighborhood & Community Organizations – Old National Bank