The inaugural Power of Mentoring Awards on Wednesday, February 24th celebrated the ability of individuals and organizations to bring out the best in others through mentoring in the workplace and the community. The event, emceed by Bob Donaldson of Fox 59, recognized eight individuals and two organizations in front of a crowd of 420 assembled at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Inspire 2010: The Power of Mentoring Awards generated income necessary to support the important programming of College Mentors for Kids. Highlights included:
- Remarks by College Mentors for Kids’ CEO Erin Slater
- Remarks by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman about the importance of mentoring, and presentation of the Lieutenant Governor’s Partner in Progress award to CEO Erin Slater
- Recognition of award finalists, and presentation of awards to winners selected by committees comprised of experts from each of seven industry categories
- Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award to Margot Lacy Eccles
- A College Student’s Perspective: Remarks by Bryant Pottmeyer about the impact of College Mentors for Kids at The Ohio State University and throughout the Midwest
- The signature Reis-Nichols Jewelry Raffle
Click here to learn more about the outstanding contributions of Power of Mentoring Award finalists and winners.
Congratulations to the winners!
Accounting, Banking & Financial Services Mentor of Excellence
Mary Murff, Fifth Third Bank
Entrepreneurship Mentor of Excellence
Marcia Stone, Element Three
Technology Mentor of Excellence
Geneva Taylor, Rolls-Royce
Health & Health Sciences Mentor of Excellence
Nichole Wilson, Community Health Network
Education Mentor of Excellence
Lauren Walton, IPS #54 –Brookside Elementary School
Athletics Mentor of Excellence
John Kesterson, Cathedral High School
Community Mentor of Excellence
Melanie Miller, Wild Heart Association
Organization of Excellence
Governor Bob Orr Entrepreneurial Fellowship
Mentoring Organization of Excellence
PassWord Community Mentoring, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award
Margot Lacy Eccles
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