Please join us
When: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Where: St. George's Fellowship Hall
3204 Ridgewood Road • Akron, OH 44321
Tickets: $100.00
(VIP- includes pre-event reception & program listing)
$65.00
(General Admission)
Event Chairpersons: Roxia Boykin and Iris Harvey
2012 Honorees - Buchtel Alumni
Memorial HOnorees Honoree- Stanley Bober, CPA
Young Alumni Honoree- Brittany Grimes Zaehringer, Esq.
Community Service Honoree- Magistrate Sharon Hairston Dennis
Distinguished Service to Humanity Honorees- John Saros, Esq. and Marilyn Sanders Mobley, Ph.D.
Lifetime Achievement Honorees- Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rochelle Stone
Event Sponsors (as of 10/09/12)
Presenting Sponsor
• Dianne Rubin Newman, Esq. and Herbert Newman, Esq.
Scholar Sponsor
Kent State University's eight-campus system serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and the regional needs. The Kent Campus provides the resources and facilities of a large, diverse Ohio university, while the Regional Campuses–Kent State University at Ashtabula, Kent State University at East Liverpool, Kent State University at Geauga, Kent State University at Salem, Kent State University at Stark, Kent State University at Trumbull, and Kent State University at Tuscarawas - offer the friendly, casual atmosphere of small liberal arts colleges.
Achiever Sponsors
Together, we are making a difference in our Communities. The difference speaks volumes about who we are, what we value, and the real legacy we want to leave for the next generation. At OMNOVA Solutions that's how we feel about community involvement, and it's part of the fabric of the way we do business. Our gifts of money, time, talents help demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the communities where we work and live.
The institution now known as The University of Akron was founded as Buchtel College in 1870, strongly influenced by the efforts, energy, and financial support of Akronites, particularly industrialist John R. Buchtel. The University of Akron is an academic community sharing inquisitive, powerful and ambitious goals. Here, you will discover an energized metropolitan university that has been physically transformed. The University of Akron is a leader in community, industry and higher education partnerships. Our goal at the University of Akron is to create a framework for excellence that incorporates diversity at its core while linking the quality of the educational experience.
Mentor Sponsors
• Akron Children's Hospital
• Summa Health System
Collaborator Sponsors
• AT&T
• Akron General Health System
• Buckeye Community Health Plan
• Eileen Burg
• Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Judi Hill
• Maynard Family Foundation
• Roger and Judy Read
• State and Federal Communications
• Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
Media Sponsor
•Akron Beacon Journal
Project GRAD Akron's Achieving Dreams Celebrations - Past Events, Speakers, and Honorees
2011 Achieving Dreams Celebration - 5th Annual
Date: October 27, 2011
Location: Quaker Station
Event Chairpersons: Judi Bevly Hill & Margaret E. Williams
Honorary Chairperson: Eileen Burg
Honorees
Community Service Honoree
• Tuesday Musical Association - Barbara Feld, Executive Director
Distinguished Service to Humanity - Buchtel Alumni
• Gregory Hill, DO
• Kymberly "Kym" Alford Sellers
• Victoria Turner-King
Young Alumni Honoree - Buchtel Alumni
• Brandon Ford, RN, Esq.
Lifetime Achievement Honorees - Buchtel Alumni
• Melodie Morgan-Minott, MD
• Dianne Rubin Newman
• Herbert Newman, Esq.
• Judy Licklider Read & Roger Read
2010 Achieving Dreams Celebration - 4th Annual
Date: October 28, 2010
Location: Quaker Station
Event Chairpersons: Judi Bevly Hill & Margaret E. Williams
Honorary Chairperson: Eileen Burg
Honorees - Celebrating Buchtel Alumni
Distinguished Service to Humanity
• Betty Dalton
• Fred Gissendaner
• Gail C. Walker
Young Alumni Honoree
• Raynese Scott Fikes, DDS
Lifetime Achievement
• Nicholas T. George, Esq.
• Judge Carla D. Moore
• Edwin L. Parms, Esq.
2009 Achieving Dreams Celebration - 3rd Annual
Date: October 22, 2009
Location: Quaker Station
Event Chairperson: Debra Adams Simmons
Keynote Speaker: Dr. David L. Burnham (Buchtel graduate)
Honorees - Partnering to Achieve the Dream - Celebrating our Partners
Kent State University's Top Honoree
• Scott Curfman
The University of Akron's Top Honoree
• Dr. Deborah Owens-Fink
Additional persons were recognized from various departments at both universities.
2008 Achieving Dreams Celebration - 2nd Annual
Date: October 3, 2008
Location: Quaker Station
Event Chairperson: Jacqueline Silas-Butler
Honorary Chairpersons: Robert W. Briggs & Vivian Celeste Neal
Keynote Speaker: Glynis Wheeler Redwine, Esq. (Buchtel graduate)
Honorees
Project GRAD Akron Educator of the Year
• Dreama Mason
Project GRAD Akron Parent of the Year
• Pamela LeGrair
Project GRAD Akron Volunteers of the Year
• Deborah Cunningham
• Buchtel High School PTA - Diana Autry, President
2007 Achieving Dreams Celebration - 1st Annual
Date: October 24, 2007
Location: Tangier
Event Chairperson: S. Theresa Carter
Honorary Chairpersons: Dr. Luis Proenza & Dr. Sylvester Small
Keynote Speaker: Leon Harris (Buchtel graduate)
Honorees
Project GRAD Akron Educator of the Year
• Johnnette Snowden Curry
Project GRAD Akron Parent of the Year
• Russel C. Neal, Jr.
Project GRAD Akron Volunteers of the Year
• James E. Toles and Susan Vogelsang