Ariel Leah Epstein Pollack
Lifelong struggle with the disease, now committed to numerous projects working with children and families with 22q11.2 chromosome deletion
James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero
This award recognizes those, who in their everyday lives, have served others steadily with countless small, yet effective, acts of kindness and time commitment; founded, been involved in, or led community service projects, and/or responded to domestic and foreign emergencies.
Martha “Marty” Elcan
ASL educator through personal experiences and projects, directed and produced “Shut Up and Sign!”
Melanie Daniels Pafford
Founder and Executive Director of the Street Dog Foundation, which rescues abandoned dogs and places them in new homes in
Marcella Millot Johnson
Creator of the “Comfort Cub”, a teddy bear that weighs about the same as a newborn baby and brings comfort
Karen Nyquist
Educating and contributing her expertise in eco-friendly architectural design and building to various organizations in Bhutan
Christopher Braeuel
International NGO (Non Governmental Organization) development around the world including Afghanistan, Tanzania, and Canada
Göran Rudbo
Popular musician who uses his influence to support “Star For Life”, a non-profit that uses motivational music and school-based curriculum
John and Kelly DeGarmo
Authors of foster parenting book and for their heroic level of selflessness and dedication in support for foster children