2008 Annual Report - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

COrPOratE sErviCE award
the Merrill company
This award is made annually honoring a business or
organization (large or small) that has:
• Rendered outstanding domestic violence related
service to the community.
• Demonstrated a strong giving spirit in the community to
domestic violence related issues, and
• Provided time, talent, and/or resources to support the
mission of the DVCC.
PrOGram award
Douglas county corrections Programming
Mark Foxall, Ph.D., barb glaser
This award is made annually to a community based
domestic violence entity that has:
• Demonstrated outstanding direct service to domestic
violence victims,
• Rendered extraordinary quality of service ,
• Delivered special quality as exemplified by outstanding
reputation,
• Documented positive community impact.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2007: Douglas County Sheriff’s Department;
Sheriff Timothy Dunning
2006: Ellen Freeman-Wakefield/Heartland Family Services
2005: Omaha Police Domestic Violence Squad
2004: John Lehotyak &
Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit
2003: Douglas County Attorney’s Office,
Prosecution Unit, DVPU
lEadErshiP award
Mary visek, Nebraska State Probation
This award is made annually to the DVCC Council or
Committee member whose attitude, spirit and excellence in
service:
• Is currently a Council or Committee member (Executive
Committee and staff excluded),
• Demonstrates extraordinary service related to domestic
violence issues,
• Provides dedication toward community betterment and
recognition by community for their reputation, and
• Delivers outstanding service and commitment to the
issues of domestic violence.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2007: Sgt. Kimberly Retzlaff, Omaha Police Department
2006: Anne Hindery Camp, Alegent Health Systems
2005: Marty Conboy, Omaha City Prosecutor
2004: Mary Ann Borgeson, Alegent Health Systems,
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
2003: Tricia Freeman, JD Sarpy County Deputy Attorney
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nOn-PrOFit COrPOratE sErviCE award
the original charity cars
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2007: Hauptman O’Brien Wolf & Lathrop; Tim O’Brien,
RESPECT2; Dr. Patricia Newman, President/Chairman
2006: John F. Kotouc, American National Bank
Ellie Archer, Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha
2005: Todd Simon, Omaha Steaks
2004: Melanie Morrissey Clark & Today’s Omaha Women
2003: Anne Hindery Camp &
Omaha Community Foundation
COmmunitY sErviCE award
Jackie thielen RN, SaNE SaRt Program
This award is made annually to a community based
domestic violence entity that has:
• Committed his/her time and talents toward the
abolishment of domestic violence,
• Rendered outstanding service to the community and to
domestic violence related issues, and
• Demonstrated a strong caring spirit and leadership
qualities.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2007: Sue Withey, Advocate; YWCA Omaha
2006: Doug German, Legal Aid of Nebraska
2005: Valley Domestic Violence Task Force
2004: Dennis Edwards, Offutt Air Force Family Advocacy,
Outreach Manager (Retired)
2003: Gail Braun, City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor
PurPlE riBBOn award
Sakura Yodogawa campbell
This award is made annually to an individual from the
community that:
• Rendered outstanding domestic violence related
services to the community.
• Acted as the voice of compassion for victims and their
rights.
• Exemplified and ongoing devotion to abolishing
domestic violence.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2007: Maureen Rohlfing, Victim Specialist;
NE State Probation
2006: Frances Hauptman, Catholic Charities
2005: John Ewing, Deputy Police Chief
2004: Sue Michalski, MS, RN
2003: Charlie Venditte