Outstanding Disability Advocate Award Winners

This award is given to a member of the community who has supported Easter Seals and helped to continue on the traditions set forth in our vision statement by advocating on our behalf.

2003 - Dwight Hansen
2004 - Gretchin Cypin
2004 - Betsy Leever
2004 - Ellen Wright
2004 - Al Millan
2006 - Ron Manini
2007 - Virginia Reynolds
2008 -Tony Anderson
2009 - Joe Meadours

Outstanding Community Service Award Winners

This award is given to an individual or group that has helped Easter Seals and the people we serve, attain a higher level of independence and better quality of life.

2003 - Betty McGregor
2003 - Sandy Kearney
2003 - Gloria Craven
2004 - Suzanne Harwood
2006 - Kelly Hentschke
2007 - Area 4 Agency on Aging

2008 - SureWest Foundation
2009 – Henry Michon

Adult Ambassador

This honor goes to those adult consumers chosen to represent Easter Seals in the community, press and at events.

2003 - Karin Gunner & Eric Reiner
2004 - Jane Freitas & Cynthia Wills
2005 - Leslie Weissensee
2006 - Marcellos Robinson
2007 - Steven LaBrasca & James Godwin
2008 - Blanche Spence
2010 - Michael McNeil
2011 -Daniel Houze and Blake Stassi from Elevate Awareness

Youth Ambassador

This honor goes to those adult consumers chosen to represent Easter Seals in the community, press and at events.

2003 - Layne Redeagle & Steven Torres
2004 - Julie Ezell & Theodora Malloy
2005 - Shelby Knopf
2006 - Kayla Vittek
2007 - Jacob Sidman
& Chandler Metcalf
2008 - Lauren Young
2009 - Bella Chaffin
2010 - Calvin Schroeder
2011 - Mackenzie Wells

The John A. Montgomery Jr. Award Winners

For the generosity and time given unselfishly by your organization, demonstrating genuine love for Easter Seals, displaying the initiative to accomplish the service, and always being anxious to serve by exhibiting an enthusiastic spirit.

2003 - Easter Seal Guild
2004 - Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
2005 - Century 21 Haley & Associates
2006 - Easter Seal Guild


2007 - Lend-A-Heart
2008 - The Sacramento Union
2009 - Easter Seal Guild & Carmichael Rotary
2010 - 96.9 The Eagle, Entercom Communications Sacramento
2011 - Easter Seal Guild

Gloria Forssell Award Winners

For your generosity and the time you give unselfishly.  You demonstrate genuine love for Easter Seals with your organized nature and efficiency. You are reliable in keeping all tasks and commitments, displaying the initiative to accomplish the service, and always being anxious to serve by exhibiting an enthusiastic spirit.

2003 - Don Morrill
2003 - Nova Smith
2004 - Anita Pane
2005 - Frank Jesser
2005 - JoAnn Atkins
2006 - Carolyn Crocco
2007 - Steve Garland
2008 - Jannay Murphy-Hughes
2009 - Dave Gwiazdon & Joslyn Takagishi
2010 - Donald Heglehiemer, Help To Recovery
2011 - Shelly Berlant, Help To Recovery

P.A. Kramer Award Winners

For exuding unending love and devotion in serving people with disabilities, you are an inspiration to all -sacrificing your time, talent and personal will. And for the courage you display in the face of adversity and life's daily struggles, you encourage others.

2003 - Tony Kildare
2004 - Kim McVean
2005 - Kay Arnold
2005 - Matt Schaefer
2006 - Tiffany Ore
2007 - Stefani McNeil
2008 - Tiffany Malone
2009 - Rennie Lee
2010 - Julie Kennard
2011 -Wendy Nielsen

"Spirit of Easter Seals Award" Winners

The "Spirit of Easter Seals Award" is given for dedication to serving people with disabilities, initiative and willingness to accept new challenges, ability to achieve desired and effective results, and for “going beyond the call of duty”. 

2003 - Eric Stewart
2004 - Diane Pautnam
2005 - Stefani McNeil
2006 - Heather Blackwell
2007 - Loretta Buchanan


2008 - Jessica Ogne
2009 - Marta Carrera
2010 - Aaron Siemson
2011 - Ken Embree

Legislative Award Winners

These awards are given to Senators and Assembly Members who help fight for people with disabilities and Easter Seals.

2011

Senate Leadership Award - Senator Bill Emmerson
Senate Outstanding Advocate of the Year - Senator Lou Correa
Assembly Leadership Award - Assembly Member Bob Blumenfield
Assembly Outstanding Advocate of the Year - Assembly Member Holly Mitchell
Easter Seals Champion - Assembly Member Kevin Jeffries