Developmental Disabilities of Clark County announce winners of Golden Leaf Awards

Oct. 28--Developmental Disabilities of Clark County has announced the winners of the third annual Golden Leaf Awards.

The winners will be recognized during a video presentation that will premiere at 11:15 a.m. today on the Clark DD YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRAefWDlbrA, according to a release.

The Golden Leaf Awards recognize dedicated people who exemplify excellence in inclusion, employment, advocacy and support on behalf of citizens in Clark County who have developmental disabilities.

The 2020 winners of the Golden Leaf Awards:

The 2020 DSP Excellence Golden Leaf Award Winner is Teresa Swank. Swank is being recognized for going over and above her duties as a DSP by exhibiting selflessness and caring.

The 2020 Donnis Bailey Self-Advocacy Golden Leaf Award Winner is Jeremiah Sherman. Sherman started and hosts a self-advocacy group for young adults and represented individuals' point of view to the State during the Clark DD accreditation process.

The Rosemary Paxson Golden Leaf Award Winner is Angela Ward of Beyond the Looking Glass Gallery. Ward has a passion for working with people of all abilities to explore how art can provide a therapeutic outlet.

The Champion City Employer of the Year Golden Leaf Award Winner is OIC. OIC has employed Jim, a person with disabilities, for 18 years. The staff treats Jim like a member of their family and they recognize the value he brings to the community and the benefits to everyone of inclusion.

The Dr. F.F. Mueller Visionary Golden Leaf Award Winner is Kay Hudson. Hudson worked for Clark DD for 30 years in the transportation and education departments and she was a member of, and participated in, the MRDD Mother's Club.

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