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MARC's 12th Annual Business Advisory Council Breakfast and Awards Celebration was held recently at Middlesex Community College.  The guest speaker was Scott Haney, Channel 3 WFSB meteorologist, featured here with Amy Meckensturm, School Transition Coordinator and Job Developer at MARC, who chaired this event.  MARC honors businesses and schools that work with people with disabilities and honors outstanding employees, teachers and students every year.

The Community Renewal Team's Meals on Wheels service received the Group-Supported Employer of the Year Award.  Receiving the award is Phyllis Pollack, Director of the Middlesex Nutrition Program. Phyllis is pleased with the reliability of the MARC crew and is currently working on adding two more routes in the Middlefield and Cromwell areas to existing routes.

James Carta, Job Developer at MARC, presents Sharon Shuttleworth from Aramark Corporation, Wesleyan Dining Services, with the Individual Placement Employer of the Year Award. Jeff Footit, unable to attend the event due to a previous commitment, received the Employee of the Year Award for the Individual Placement and has worked for Aramark since 1996. Jeff has developed many positive and meaningful relationships at Aramark and he always give 100% of himself. Sharon has been a constant advocate for people with disabilities and Aramark has generously contributed to all of MARC's fund raisers.

MARC staff members were also honored.  Ruby Jackson, Dave Latronica and Annetta Wright were presented with Awards of Appreciation by Lou Alperowitz, Vice President of MARC's Vocational and Leisure Services, for making each student's unique experience in the community a meaningful one.

Mary Beth Weigel received The Employee of the Year Award for Group Supported Employment. She is seen here with Scott Haney and her very proud mother.

Middletown High School teacher Kate Porch received recognition for her outstanding achievements and dedication in helping her students achieve their dreams.