At last week’s Annual Community Meetings, 60 recipients were presented an Excellence in Action award. This award is presented in celebration of people who made an excellent contribution to further the Vision of Christian Horizons. These recipients were selected from 146 nominations received across the organization from employees, community partners, family members, and people who use Christian Horizons Services.
We are honoured to recognize our 2019-2020 Excellence in Action award recipients:
| Alan Duarte, Direct Support Professional in South District | Costco Peterborough, Community Partner in Central East District | Jon McElhinney, Direct Support Professional in East District | Oakesmuir Farms, Community Partner in West District | The Real Canadian Superstore, Community Partner in West District |
| Albert Mueller, Direct Support Professional in Central East District | Cynthia Jeffery, Direct Support Professional in North District | Josée Doiron, Direct Support Professional in North District | Paul Smith, Direct Support Professional in Central East District | Thelma Zwicker and Blanche Hicks, Community Partners in Central East District |
| Allan Buckingham, Person Supported in Central East District | Dave Lee, Person Supported in West District | Joseph C. Debono, Community Partner with Centralized Services | Perry Gray, Person supported in Central District | Theresa Foot, Direct Support Professional in Central District |
| Andrew Russell, Person Supported in Saskatchewan | Doctor Jess Melle, Community Partner in Saskatchewan | Keith Dow, Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life with Centralized Services | Peter Sunborg, Community Partner in Central District | Toronto 26 Team in Central District |
| Bill White, Direct Support Professional in Central East District | Doctor Mohammed Hussain, Community Partner in South District | Leamington United Mennonite Church, Community Partner in South District | Sarah Hamdani, Jamie Scott, Amanda Brown, Direct Support Professionals in South District | Traci-Lynn Timony, Administrative Clerk & Learning Facilitator in North District |
| Bishop Dennis Williams, Community Partner in Central District | Essex Rapid Response Team in South District | Lina Fonnegra, Human Resources Specialist with Centralized Services | Sarah Indzeoski, Team Leader in Saskatchewan | Victor Janvier, Person Supported in Saskatchewan |
| Brittany Camilleri, Person Supported in North District | Friendship Club- Clearview Christian Reformed Church, Community Partner in West District | Linda Buller, Direct Support Professional in Saskatchewan | Shannon Teer, Learning and Development Manager in East District | Vince Valintino, Community Partner in Central District |
| Camille Gardiner,
Reporting Manager with Centralized Services |
Greg Gibson, Direct Support Professional in East District | Linda Watts, Community Partner in North District | Stan Smith, Community Partner in West District | Wainfleet Be In Christ Church, Community Partner in West District |
| Carmen Cornish, Systems Manager in Saskatchewan | Janet Noel-Annable, Chief Executive Officer | Lloyd Dozois and Sylvia Arsenault, Community Partner in Central East District | Stephen Downey, Payroll Coordinator with Centralized Services | |
| Community Meal Volunteer Cooks, Community Partners in Central District | Janice Pacheco and Lisa Edmonds, Direct Support Professional and Person Supported in West District | Margaret Balman, Direct Support Professional in Saskatchewan | Stephen Csaszar, Person Supported in East District | |
| Charles Arpin, Person Supported in South District | Jeff Stephenson, Community Partner in South District | Margo Jackson-Taylor, Host Family in West District | Suzanne Peach, Doris Sarson and Diana McCracken, People Supported in South District | |
| Cindy Currie, Community Partner in Central District | Jennifer Abbott, Program Manager in North District | Nancy Malone, Community Partner in South District | Tammy Laskowski, Person Supported in North District | |
| Cody Robinson, Direct Support Professional in Central District | Joe Nantais, Community Partner in South District | Nolan Mackie, Direct Support Professional in North District | The Peixoto Family, Family Members in West District |
Each Excellence in Action award recipient received a beautifully framed picture created by a person who uses Christian Horizons services. This year’s artist is Tim Rossiter. Below is a picture of his artwork and a bit of his story.
Tim’s life is filled with creativity and beautiful creations. He loves using a variety of objects to help create his one of a kind dioramas of hockey arenas in various small towns in Ontario. Tim’s beautiful watercolour paintings are inspired by his love of nature, hockey, and trains. Tim lived for 25 years in an institution before coming to Christian Horizons and moving to a community residence.
As he explored his creativity and his skills developed, Tim moved into his own apartment in the summer of 2011. Tim loves living independently, along with his roommate and with a little support from Christian Horizons. Tim is passionate about hockey, Port Hope Panthers in particular! He enjoys socializing, walking, and searching out cowboys during his country drives. Tim’s artwork, which has been featured in a calendar and on many cards, represents the true meaning of Promoting Communities where Everybody Belongs.