Winner | Lori Kutcher
Winner | Lori Kutcher
Thank you to everyone who came for our Community Partners Pancake breakfast this morning. A special thank you goes out to the Tusc. Co. Commissioners, the Tuscarawas County Public Library, our amazing volunteers, and the wonderful guest presenters! Congratulations to all of the 2023 Better Together Award winners and writing contest winners.
This award recognizes a stand-out person who provides direct support to children or adults with developmental disabilities and who demonstrates a dedication to improving the lives of the people
Better Together Award: Lori Kutcher
This award recognizes a stand-out person who provides direct support to children or adults with developmental disabilities and who demonstrates a dedication to improving the lives of the people they have the pleasure to support, while also promoting independence, equity, and inclusion.
Ripple Effect Award: New Philadelphia Fire Department
This award recognizes a business or employer for contributing to the awareness that individuals with disabilities are crucial members of the workforce and can make an amazing impact in a specific workplace and ultimately throughout the community.
Standing Ovation Award: Jacob & Joshua Bennett
This award recognizes a parent, guardian, sibling, or someone who has stepped into the role of family to tirelessly support their loved one with developmental disabilities.
Diamond Award: Alex Adkins
This award recognizes an individual with developmental disabilities for their fearless bravery and efforts to advocate for themselves and on behalf of others to achieve their dreams and encourage others to do the same.
Congratulations to the 2023 Writing Contest Winners:
1st place – Chelsea Lefler
2nd place – Taylor Harding
3rd place – Tyler Alleshouse
New Philadelphia Fire Department
New Philadelphia City Schools
Tuscarawas County Public Library System
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