“The Shining Star Awards seek people who have considerably stepped outside of their own responsibility for their family, job, or the community,” said Tom Zander, chairman of the award committee.
Even those not nominated can be brought to the forefront just by attending the awards. Last year, Brennan invited a whole table of people he respected for their contributions to the community. That included a man who went to jail protesting for peace, a women that opened a shelter for those suffering , a man who has made several trips to Nicaragua bringing medicine, his daughter and her boyfriend who opened a charter school, and his wife Charman, a teacher and just caring person. In his acceptance speech he acknowledged those that were with him.
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Best Business Partner Award – Tom Nelson & Roberta Hamann, Byte Me Computers
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Champion for Youth Award – Jim Miller, Mount Prospect Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator / Investigator
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Youth Service Award – Brian Krause, Youth Coach
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Good, Better, Best Neighbor Award – Brian Kiel, Neighbor Extraordinaire
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Home Town Award – Laura Haas, Halo Hair & Nail Studio
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Rising Star Award – Martin Diaz, Hersey High School Senior
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There Ought to be More People Like This Award – William & Dolores Shillington, Givers all the way
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The World is a Better Place Award –Parenti & Raffaelli, Ltd., Architectural Woodwork & Custom Cabinetry
Tom Zander • Jan 20, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Maggie,
A beautiful article. Very well written, clear and concise. Great job!