The Alliance for Aging, Inc. Announces the 9th Annual Positive Living Awards
With nearly 500,000 people age 60 or older, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties are national examples of America’s future. Business and community leaders who support the efforts of the Alliance for Aging, applaud those older adults who are “giving back” to their communities and on Thursday, November 5, 2015, the Alliance for Aging will present awards to individuals who are examples of Positive Living at the 9th ANNUAL POSITIVE LIVING AWARDS at Jungle Island.
Chaired by Alliance Board member, Lorraine Harris, the Positive Living Awards is a nationally recognized event that will honor the following individuals:
Animal-Wildlife: Saul Friess
Arts, Media, Sports and Entertainment: Rachel Blechman
Corporate/Public Service: Joan Spector
Education/Mentoring: Perla Tabares Hantman
Faith/Interfaith: Alberto Cosio and Verna Reizen
Healthcare: Dr. Fred Bergman
Intergenerational: Judith Rosenbaum
Philanthropy: Glenn Hubert
Positive Living: Ruth S. Campbell
President’s Distinguished Service Award for Excellence:
Dr. Michele Ciccazzo
Dr. Shirley Freeman
Dr. Richard J. Strachan
Dr. Billy K. Yeh
“This is a wonderful festivity that recognizes South Florida’s senior community and their commitment to Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties,” said Harris. “For 364 days out of the year, the Alliance serves the vulnerable elderly in our community. This one night, they take the opportunity to celebrate our older populations’ vitality and their contributions to making our community a better place.”
The Positive Living Awards will be presented at a special dinner event on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Jungle Island.
The Alliance for Aging, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to improving the lives of older people by funding more than $30 million annually to local agencies. Through a network of providers, a wide range of services are provided to elders including meals, transportation, in-home services such as homemaking and personal care and services to caregivers. Answering more than 80,000 calls annually, the Alliance’s Aging and Disability Resource Center provides accurate information and referral services to older adults, adults with disabilities and their families.
For more information about sponsoring or attending, please call Judy Fisher at (305) 671-6368.
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