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| 2009 NYSCAA Personal Achievement Award Winner Taija Cochran Also Named 2009 Sargent Shriver Award Recipient for 2009.
Ms. Cochran was nominated by Cattaraugus Community Action for the 2009 NYSCAA Personal Achievement Award. This award recognizes a participant in Community Action services who has achieved significant personal accomplishments. Ms. Cochran’s success story was also submitted to the Community Action Partnership for its 2009 Sargent Shriver Award. We are pleased to announce the Ms. Cochran was selected as the winner of this prestigious national award. Cochran’s story was an inspiration at NYSCAA’s 2009 Annual Awards Dinner and we are sure it will bring hope to those attending the Partnership’s Dinner in Philadelphia in September. more info ...
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Sharon Deyette - Board Member, Washington County EOC, Inc |
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Visions and Values Award |
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“Sharon presents a very positive attitude and is enthusiastic about Community Action! She
has been extremely instrumental in getting a number of projects off the ground and energizes
her fellow volunteers...She is a great team player and has an endless level of energy.” |
Taija Cochran - Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. |
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Personal Achievement Award |
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“Taija Cochran is a young woman with unbelievable tenacity and determination...Even
in the face of poverty, homelessness, and the lack of any family supports, Taija has shown
remarkable perseverance with her personal and educational goals, and is a welcome
contribution to the community.” |
Annette Grillo Finch - Community Action of Orleans & Genesee |
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Leadership Award |
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“Annette has worked for Community Action for over 30 years...is well known locally for
her leadership, enthusiasm and spirit. She is hardworking, compassionate, approach-able, innovative and boundlessly energetic.” |
Barbara Hinckley - Tompkins Community Action |
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Service Award |
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“Barb is one of a breed of human service worker that lives and breathes her role. She not
only maintains an outstanding work performance with regard to duties, but the families
that Barb works with recognize and appreciate her dedication and availability both
during scheduled meetings and when unexpected interactions occur.” |
Patricia Lloyd - Action for a Better Community |
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Rosemary Fleming Award |
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“Patricia is Assistant to the President & CEO and has taught me the mission of
Community Action by who she is and what she does. All you need to do is meet Patricia,
learn about where she comes from, and what she cares about to understand the mission
of Community Action and how important it is.” |
Cheryl Boyer - Community Action of Orleans & Genesee |
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Suzanne Lehtonen Award |
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“Cheryl is often seen as the ‘hub of the wheel’ as she knows how to do many jobs, is always
willing to pitch in and is willing to be a conduit for messages from many sources. She is
committed, respectful to all, and dedicated to those we serve.” |
