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Community Stars To Shine at Accentuate the Positive: October 17 Luncheon Hosted by TMT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 29, 2003
Contact: Jennifer Sanzi
775-829-2819
jennifer@o-apr.com
Reno, NV--The Awards Selection Committee for Accentuate the Positive, a community celebration hosted by Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, has named the recipients of this year’s Platinum, Silver and Sustaining Star Awards. The awards are presented to individuals, organizations and businesses working to make a significant difference in quality of life in Truckee Meadows.
The Stars were selected from nominations submitted by community members. The awards committee reviewed applications in the categories of Arts & Culture, Economic Vitality, Education, Health & Human Services, Land Use, Natural Environment, and Public Safety. Nominators were asked to demonstrate the nominee’s contributions to quality-of-life indicators in each area, as identified by Truckee Meadows Tomorrow.
Award recipients will be honored at Accentuate the Positive, a luncheon hosted by Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, at noon on Friday, October 17, at the Reno Hilton. The event is expected to attract more than 1400 attendees, and this year’s program will highlight the arts, with performances by popular local artists. Tickets are $35 per person, or $350 for a table of ten. For tickets or information, call 982-4325.
Accentuate the Positive is a community collaboration requiring the support of many local organizations. This year, Underwriters are the Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno Hilton and Washoe Medical Center. Corporate Sponsors are Harrah’s Reno and Wells Fargo Bank Nevada. More than twenty local businesses also provide support as Silver Star Sponsors.
Platinum Stars
Platinum Stars were awarded to ten recipients for making extraordinary contributions to quality of life in the region, over a period of many years. The award winners are:
- Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows
- Fred Boyd
- Mark Curtis and Artown
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada
- Dr. Jim Hager and Washoe County School District
- Nevada Chapter Associated General Contractors
- Nevada Hispanic Services
- John Scott, M.D. and Health Access Washoe County Community Health Center, and
- Sierra Arts Foundation
- Washoe Pregnancy Center
Sustaining Stars
Sustaining Stars were presented to the following for their ongoing support to the operations and programs of Truckee Meadows Tomorrow:
- Bob Alessandrelli
- Caryl Larva
- R&R Partners
Silver Stars
Silver Stars are presented to individuals, organizations and businesses working in the community to make a significant difference in our region’s quality of life. Award recipients are listed in the following categories:
Arts & Culture
- John Lorentzen
- Jim McCormick
- Reno Chamber Orchestra
- Reno Film Festival
- Reno Jazz Festival
Economic Vitality
- Cinco De Mayo Reno
- International Professional Development Services
- Intuit
- Nevadaworks
- Promenade On The River
Education
- Community English As A Second Language/Adult Basic Education, TMCC
- Dennis Banks
- Jane Gilbert
- Denny Martindale
- The National Judicial College, UNR
- Reno Lawn and Landscape
Health & Human Services
- Rosetta Johnson
- Interfaith Hospitality Network
- Paul Katz, M.D. and Washoe Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Moms on the Run
- Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- Reno Rodeo Foundation
Land Use
- Tyrus W. Cobb
- Fred Lokken, Mary Sanada, and Chuck Zeh, Members of the Update Committee,
- Regional Planning Commission
- Washoe County Quality of Life Compact
Natural Environment
- ECO:LOGIC
- The Nature Conservancy
- Washoe County District Health Department, Air Quality Management Division
- Washoe County Parks & Recreation Department
Public Safety
- Airport Authority of Washoe County
- Kevin Carter
- Sergeant Jeff Partyka
- Don Ritcher
- May Shelton
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue
Volunteer members of the awards committee invested significant effort in reviewing the nominations. “The committee enjoyed reading and learning about those in our community who are truly making a difference,” said Estela Gutierrez, chair of the awards committee.” Other members of the committee included Lynn Atcheson, Jill Berryman, Barney Brady, LaVonne Brooks, Dona Eveatt, Barbara Hunt, Kathy Kent, Jowel Laguerre, Ph.D, Susan Mayes, Jean Perry, Ph.D.,Jennifer Smith, and Harry York.