20th Annual Awards Dinner
Program participants who have been with Prospectus Berco for 35 years proudly accept their awards for years of service.
The 20th Annual Awards Dinner was celebrated in grand style on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at The Inn at Reading. Over 300 attendees were in attendance for the awards program that recognizes employees, program participants, and supporters for their outstanding service.
Many special moments took place throughout the afternoon. Of special note is that a total of 21 program participants received recognition and awards for being a part of the organization for 35 years – since the beginning!
Joseph Gousie, left, and Jim Arnold, center, reflect upon the founding of Prospectus Berco 35 years ago.
Several special guests joined us for the afternoon. Jim Arnold and Joseph Gousie, the “founding fathers” of Prospectus Berco, reminisced on the start of Prospectus Berco. Ruth Isenberg, who with her late husband started the Laura Isenberg Educational Enrichment Fund in honor of their late daughter who was a program participant at Prospectus Berco, joined us for dinner. This fund offsets a portion of tuition costs for Prospectus Berco employees completing an undergraduate degree, advanced degree, or college classes to fulfill job responsibilities.
Ruth Isenberg, left, and Debbie Dallago, Residential Administrator, recall good times.
Mary Jane, left, and Fred Wolf, center, share a light moment as Jody Wagner, Executive Director, thanks them at the Annual Awards Dinner for their support and loyalty.
Last but not least we were honored that Fred and Mary Jane Wolf were in attendance. Their late son, Fred, who was a program participant at Prospectus Berco, will always hold a special place in the hearts of the employees who knew him. Mr. & Mrs. Wolf are instrumental in starting the Endowment Fund to insure the future of our programs.
Recognition Awards in the Adult Training Program were given to Lee Alicea, Elba Damiani, Ron Eyrich, Susan Holway, Luis Muniz, Luis Ramos, Denise Rauch, and Melissa Troutman.
Vocational Program award recipients were Production Worker of the Year to Sarah Lantz; Achievement Awards to Aaron Dunn and Jorge Torres; and Recognition Awards to Darcey Brenner, Dennis McCallum, and Ashley Villanueva.
Residential Services Awards for Personal Accomplishment went to Rachel Angstadt, Diane Cola, Rodney Impink, Gary Newkirk, and William Zeiber.
Let the dancing and good times begin at the 20th Annual Awards Dinner.
Thank you to Berks Photographic Society and photographers Cheryl Tumolo and Dave Starke for taking fabulous photos of the event.