» 50th Anniversary Awards
PBMA Can't Say "Thank You" Enough
Prevent
Blindness Mid-Atlantic’s 50th
Anniversary Celebration Gala was held at The Jefferson Hotel on
Friday, October 19, 2007. Leading up to the event, Prevent Blindness
staff conducted interviews within the community regarding the
importance of sight. These interviews were compiled to a video that
was presented during the Gala program. In addition, a series of
print ads were published in the Richmond Times Dispatch honoring our
50th
Anniversary.
    | (Hon. Benjamin Lambert, Marget Gill & Strother Smith ,
Tray Isley and Hugh Parry) |
It was a
momentous evening that was shared with distinguished guests who have
played a part in our success. We reflected upon 50 years of the
organization’s rich and successful history and life changing work.
We look forward to the new era of service as we continue to promote
VISION FOR LIFE through the importance of regular eye exams and eye
safety.    | | (Stuart Siegel, John Locher, Nancy & Dr. Bo Pegram, and Dr. Roy Grizzard) |
Several
businesses and individuals were recognized for their exemplary
leadership and service throughout Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic’s
50 year history.
COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Media
General, Inc.
Media
General has produced three Board Chairmen for Prevent Blindness over
the years. We recognize John Goode, Herbert L. White, Jr., and
Stephen Y. Dickinson for their leadership.
  | | Steve Dickinson and Herb White |
SunTrust
Bank
SunTrust
has been instrumental in developing the Swing for Sight Golf Classic,
which is Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic’s largest annual
fundraiser. SunTrust has produced numerous Board and Committee
members, many of whom continue to serve today.
Philip
Morris USA
Philip
Morris has provided valuable leadership and considerable funding
towards the sight saving programs of Prevent Blindness. The late Bob
Moore was a dynamic and influential leader as chairman of the Prevent
Blindness Board of Directors.
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE AWARDS
The
Distinguished Service Award was created to recognize individuals who
have exceeded the expectations of a community leader. These
recipients combined service total over 50 years of leadership and
commitment.
Stephen
Y. Dickinson
Ed
Greene
John
P. Locher
Stuart
C. Siegel
Stuart Siegel and John Locher
HERITAGE
AWARDS
The
Heritage Award honors individuals responsible for founding the
organization and to those who have built and shaped the organization
over the years. During its 50 year history, Prevent Blindness
Mid-Atlantic has only had three Executive Directors, two of whom
still serve the organization.
S.
Strother Smith
Margaret
G. Gill
Frank
Carlomagno
Timothy
L. Gresham
  | | Margret Gill & Strother Smith, Frank Carlomagno and Tim Gresham |
CHAMPIONS
OF SIGHT AWARDS
The
Champions of Sight Award recognizes individuals who were instrumental
in furthering the growth of our sight saving programs specifically
within the medical communities.
Leslie
Ellwood, MD
Gwen
Smith, RN
Thomas
P. Stratford, MD
JOSEPH
E. NICHOLS AWARD
The
Joseph E. Nichols Award was established in honor and memory of our
founder. The award recognizes leadership, strength in character,
dedication, selfless service and longevity of service. Past
recipients of this prestigious award include Gen. John P. Henderson,
Jr., Ret. and John D. O’Neill, Jr., Esq.
A.
Dale Cannady Prevent
Blindness Mid-Atlantic proudly honored Dale Cannady (left) with the
prestigious Joseph E. Nichols Award, recognizing more than 20 years
of dedicated service to Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic and those we
serve. The award was presented by past Prevent Blindness Chairman John O'Neill, Jr (right).
Special
thanks to J. Paul Bullock, MD, 50th
Anniversary Chairman,
A. Dale Cannady, Expanded Vision Chair,
and
Roxane Gilmore, Honorary Expanded Vision Chair.   | | Dr. Paul Bullock and Roxane Gilmore |
» What You Might Not Know...
About Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic is the only local
volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose sole
mission is to preserve sight and prevent blindness.
The primary means of accomplishing our mission
since 1957 is through vision screenings
for both children and adults, providing support groups
for seniors, and supplying public and professional education
and information. For more information, or to
contribute to the sight-saving fund, call toll-free,
(888) 790-2020, ext. "0." We also gratefully accept
online donations here at this web site!
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