Easter Seals Southern Georgia’s Annual Awards Reception was held Monday September 29th, at Chehaw Educational and Conference Center. The key note speaker was Frank Berry, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Commissioner Berry shared several stories of individuals with disabilities that he has encountered while serving as commissioner. 

Easter Seals Southern Georgia also unveiled their exciting new promotional video showcasing their Vocational, Day Solutions, and Residential programs. Highlighted in the video are individuals living with disabilities, direct care professionals and board members. 

Easter Seals Southern Georgia board members who were recognized for 12 or more years of service were Dave Orlowski, Lauren Watson, David Prisant and Kenneth Cutts. Distinguished Service Awards were given to Commissioner Frank Berry, Viper Unit Motorcycle Club, Jim Matney with Colquitt Regional Hospital, Juana Fletcher with Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Tiffany Koffie Support Coordinator for PCSA, Ben Wallace and Shannon Williams with Master Foods. Jackie Wilkinson was awarded the Mrs. H.T. McCall Staff Member of the Year and Dave Orlowski was awarded Betty Nichols Volunteer of the Year. The Bobbie Myer von Bremen Lifetime Volunteer Award was accepted by Wayne Hollomon in memory of his wife Carol.