In celebration of our 10th anniversary, Dinners with Love is proud to announce two inaugural awards: The Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award and The Sunflower Award.
The Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented annually to a Dinners with Love volunteer who goes the extra mile to bring food and comfort to hospice patients and their families. It is named for Jeanne Finnerty, who received meals donated by Chef Sheri Sullivan at the end of her life in 2009. Sheri would go on to found Dinners with Love, while Jeanne's husband Frank became a Dinners with Love founding board member and long-time volunteer. He continues to serve on the board and deliver meals to families in Addison County every week. This award is given in memory of Jeanne and in recognition of Frank's dedicated service.
The Sunflower Award is presented annually to a hospice staff member at one of our hospice agency partners who has provided outstanding care that enhances the lives of people with life-limiting illness and their families. The work of Dinners with Love is made possible by the countless hospice staff members who provide around-the-clock comfort and compassion to individuals and families. Dinners with Love is but one star in a constellation of hospice care, and this award is given in that spirit. Sunflowers are a symbol in hospice: sunflowers turn toward the light, showing strength and character during challenging times.
We invite you to submit nominations for the inaugural Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award and The Sunflower Award by March 29. A committee will review the nominations and notify recipients by April 5. Dinners with Love will bestow the awards at the fourth annual Comfort Food for a Cause on Sunday, April 28, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Middlebury Inn. If you have questions, please call or email Sarah Audet.
The Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented annually to a Dinners with Love volunteer who goes the extra mile to bring food and comfort to hospice patients and their families. It is named for Jeanne Finnerty, who received meals donated by Chef Sheri Sullivan at the end of her life in 2009. Sheri would go on to found Dinners with Love, while Jeanne's husband Frank became a Dinners with Love founding board member and long-time volunteer. He continues to serve on the board and deliver meals to families in Addison County every week. This award is given in memory of Jeanne and in recognition of Frank's dedicated service.
The Sunflower Award is presented annually to a hospice staff member at one of our hospice agency partners who has provided outstanding care that enhances the lives of people with life-limiting illness and their families. The work of Dinners with Love is made possible by the countless hospice staff members who provide around-the-clock comfort and compassion to individuals and families. Dinners with Love is but one star in a constellation of hospice care, and this award is given in that spirit. Sunflowers are a symbol in hospice: sunflowers turn toward the light, showing strength and character during challenging times.
We invite you to submit nominations for the inaugural Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award and The Sunflower Award by March 29. A committee will review the nominations and notify recipients by April 5. Dinners with Love will bestow the awards at the fourth annual Comfort Food for a Cause on Sunday, April 28, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Middlebury Inn. If you have questions, please call or email Sarah Audet.
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