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Meet our 2006
Community Builder Honorees!
Community Builder – Destination Home Award:
Anne Carr
Career Resources
"She has the ability to understand the threads in mainstream bureaucracy that can be interwoven with the grassroots service systems to create sustained solutions."
Nominated by:
Carol Walter, CT Coalition to End Homelessness
Community Builder – Operation Graduation Award:
Kathy Saint
The Schwerdtle Stamp Company
"Her focus on improving the state of public education in Bridgeport will be felt in the years ahead in the results that we, as a business community, intend to achieve.”
Nominated by:
Paul Timpanelli, Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Community Builder – Success By 6® Award:
Tammy Boyle
“As a parent leader, Tammy is an example for other parents. She has an interest in making things better not just for her child but for all children.”
Nominated by:
Staff Member, ABCD, Inc., Head Start
Community Builder – Supporting A Caring
Community Award:
Mary C. Green
Redeeming Faith Christian Assembly
"Her life is dedicated to feeding the hungry, sheltering and protecting children…and improving the quality of their lives.”
Nominated by:
Staff Member, Hunger Outreach Collaborative Staff
Community Builder – Regional Leadership Award:
Lynn Abramson
"Lynn puts her vision and genuine care for the greater community into action as a volunteer. The entire region benefits from her persistence and energy"
Nominated by:
Ronald J. Bianchi, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Community Builder – Diversity Award:
Carolyn Vermont
Urban Family Development
"Most of us are familiar with Carolyn's volunteerism with Project Blueprint, yet her influence as a champion for diversity across the community should be acknowledged and celebrated."
Nominated by:
Mark A. Fries, Beardsley, Brown & Bassett
Community Builder – Group Synergy Award:
Bridgeport Alliance for Young Children (BAYC)
"When unveiling Bridgeport's Blueprint for Young Children last week I stated that we know what it takes to prepare children for success. My hat is off to the members of BAYC for their dedication to our children."
Nominated by:
John M. Fabrizi, City of Bridgeport Mayor
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