Congratulations to the Winners of the 2017 Ability Awards
The Able Trust is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Ability Awards.
The following individuals, organizations and businesses have demonstrated a commitment to progressing the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities in the state of Florida and are honored as leaders in their field. The Able Trust Board of Directors and Staff celebrate:
Beverly Chapman Award for Outstanding Employment Placement Program
Key Clubhouse of South Florida
Debra Webb, Executive Director
Miami, Florida
Dr. George Spelios Leadership Award
Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Miami, Florida
Senator of the Year
Senator Aaron Bean
Jacksonville, Florida
Senator of the Year
Senator Jack Latvala
Clearwater, Florida
Representative of the Year
Representative Sam Killebrew
Winter Haven, Florida
Employer of the Year
Universal Studios Orlando
Scot Laferté Senior Vice President Human Resources, Universal Orlando Resorts
Orlando, Florida
Employer of the Year
Columbia Restaurant Group
Richard Gonzmart, President
Tampa , Florida
Employer of the Year
Embassy Suites Hotel
Don Friedman, General Manager
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Employer of the Year
Randy’s Garage
Randy & Shelly Wimberly
Labelle, Florida
Adult Leadership Award
Dr. Cecil Bradley
Program Administrator/Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Dept. of Education,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Tallahassee, Florida
Public Employee of the Year
Commissioner Pam Stewart
Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee, Florida
Florida High School High Tech Program of the Year
Orange County East & West
Leigh Austin, Cannon Cameron, Kenneth Bush
Orlando, Florida
Media Award
Allison Shirk
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach, Florida
Young Adult Leadership Award
Sarah Goldman
District Secretary
St. Petersburg, Florida