AWARDS
2008 - Sunshine Ambassador Award from the City of St. Petersburg, FL.
2008 - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI has bestowed the pontificial honor Pro Ecclesiae et Pontifice
2008 - Founder of Benedict Haven nominated as Distinguished Woman of the Year by St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
2008 - Sertoma Award - Service to Mankind Local Chapter / Benedict Haven Founder
2008 - Sertoma Award - Service to Mankind District Division / Benedict Haven Founder
May 2002 - NAMI "IRIS Award" to Activities Director for her creativity & enthusiasm in providing daily activities for the residents of Benedict Haven
March 2002 - "Ten Who Cares - Outstanding Community Service Award" to Board of Director
February 2002 - United Way Volunteer of the Year Award to Founder (Health & Human Services Category)
February 2002 - Executive Director of the Year Award to Founder from Executive Service Corps of Tampa Bay, Inc. (ESCOT)
October 2001 - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) "IRIS Award" to Board Member for her outstanding leadership as Chairperson of the Mental Health Coalition of Pinellas County, Florida
May 2001 - NAMI IRIS Award to Board of Director
November 1999 - Winn Dixie's Good Citizenship Award ($2,000)
September 1999 - Courage in Community Award to Board of Director recognized by Mc Auley Institute
June 1999 - Recognized by the Eckerd Salute to Woman Top 100 women in community
May 1999 - Iris Award from National Alliance for Mentally Ill Pinellas County for Founder
February 1999 - Sunrise Award from Suncoast Community Mental Health to Founder
December 1998 - Winn Dixie's Good Citizenship Award ($1,000)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BENEDICT HAVEN
2008 - FL State Representative Bill Heller
2008 - Pinellas County Commissioner John Morroni
2008 - Mayor City of St. Petersburg Rick Baker
2008 - Ford Kyes President Action Coach; former President CEO St. Anthony's Hospital
2008 - US Senator Bill Nelson
2008 - Former FL State House of Representative Leslie Waters
2008 - St. Petersburg Garden Club
2008 - St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
2007 - Bill Janes Assistant Secretary Florida Department of Children and Families
2007 - Honorable Bishop Robert N. Lynch Diocese of St. Petersburg
May 2005 - Channel UPN 44 Bay Life - Benedict Haven "A Miracle Becomes A Reality"
January 2002 - Panel Member on Channel 10 - Kathy Fountain News Show
January 2002 - St. Petersburg "Weekly Planet" Article, "A Safe Haven"
Spring 2001 - Treatment Advocacy Center National Newsletter
Spring 2001 - NAMI Advocate (National Newsletter) Article re Benedict Haven
February 2001 - "Sense of Community" TV Show featuring Benedict Haven
January 2001 - Channel 10 "Logan's Hero's"
July 1999 - NBC Channel 8 & Bay News 9 - Ground Breaking Ceremony on TV
July 1999 - St. Petersburg Times, "Mom's Efforts Help Provide Haven for Mentally Ill"
AFFLIATIONS
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (National, State, & Country)
Pinellas County Homeless Coalition
Pinellas County Grants Collaborative
Florida Homeless Coalition
Mental Health Coalition of Pinellas County
Department of Children & Families Interagency Management Team
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