Clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners were recognized for their accomplishments at Opportunity Enterprises’ annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon on Tuesday, March 20 at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. The event was attended by more than 200 people.
Award winners recognized at the event included the following: Amazing Clients of the Year – Bob Cloyd, Regina Guinn, Becky Knapik; Outstanding Direct Service Professional Award – Peter Rosenthal; Community Employer of the Year – Wal-Mart, Portage; JobSource Client of the Year – David Moscoe; Volunteers of the Year – Jeff and Mary Liggett.
The event also included a presentation by “Handicap This,” a performance duo featuring Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach, a man living with cerebral palsy and his former aide and best friend. The high-spirited performance brought their true-life adventures to the stage with humor and honesty, and provided a provocative look at friendship, breaking down barriers, and living with disabilities. For more information about “Handicap This,” visit their website at www.handicapthis.com.
“The event served as a way not only to celebrate OE and its mission,” shares Bill Trowbridge, President/CEO of Opportunity Enterprises, “but also provided a way for guests to recognize Disability Awareness Month and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities.”
About OE
Since 1967, OE has been a non-profit organization which enriches the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing exceptional support and creating meaningful opportunities that allow its consumers to serve as an inspiration to the community. Today, OE serves 1,100 adults and children with disabilities in Porter County and throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information, visit www.oppent.org.
Photo: Keynote speakers Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach of “Handicap This” (far left) pose with Opportunity Enterprises Award Winners and President/CEO Bill Trowbridge (center) at this year’s Celebration of Achievement