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November/December, 1997

Award Winners Announced At Annual Luncheon
by Sheila Wrinkle, Awards Chair

MANY NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED FOR the awards presented by NADE this year and the nominations committee had their work cut out for them. However, they did their job and they did it well. The 1997 recipients of Awards at the NADE National Training Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, were: Carroll D. Moore, Tennessee, was honored with the Charles O. Blalock Award in recognition of his extended efforts and major contributions toward the organizational advancement of NADE. In his new position as Director of the Tennessee agency, he has shown consistent efforts over a period of at least three years toward the advancement of NADE. Mr. Moore has provided outstanding leadership in the development and substantial expansion of his state chapter, regional and national organization. Jacque Rank, Nebraska, received the NADE Award and was recognized as the disability professional who has made outstanding contributions to the service of the claimant in accordance with her expertise. She has contributed substantially of her time and talent to promote harmonious and effective working relationships among her immediate professional community. Sue Heflin, Mississippi, was presented the John Gordon Award in honor and recognition of her superior performance as a supervisor. She has been a NADE member for 16 years. By her initiative and resourcefulness, she promotes cohesiveness in her work group. As a supervisor, she provides further incentive for personal growth and professionalism among the individuals she supervises. Mary Lou Coffin, Texas, was awarded the Lewis Buckingham Award as a leader at both the regional and national level. She has consistently shown outstanding achievement by the use of initiative and humanitarian efforts to further advance the professionalism and goals of NADE. She has held national office and has contributed at least 10 years of continuous service to the organization. Kenny Bowen, North Carolina, was honored with the Director’s Award. He is recognized as an outstanding member of the support staff who demonstrates work performance efficiency and characteristics which contribute to the efficient operation of his unit and the morale of his coworkers. He shows outstanding leadership and work performance among his peers. James Coseo, New York, was presented the Earl B. Thomas Award in recognition of an administrator of a disability agency for constant contributions to the Social Security disability program that far exceed the responsibility of the position. He has contributed significantly to the program in ways consistent with the policies of NADE. He actively supports the advancement of NADE in his agency. Veronica Monsivais, Texas, received the Frank Barclay Award in recognition of her exceptional ability to motivate and challenge, develop or promote programs which motivate or challenge others, striving for personal and professional growth/human resource development. She has notable accomplishments in these areas consistent with the policies and objectives of our professional organization. Tar Heel Association of Disability Examiners, North Carolina, received the President’s award in recognition of an outstanding chapter. This chapter has demonstrated outstanding achievement by innovative programs, for improving medical and other professional community relationships. Their many activities such as presentations, publication of bulletins and newsletters, and other efforts assist in improving the quality of medical and vocational reporting. The professional information presented by this chapter can be utilized for effective documentation of disability determinations. Their other activities enhance working relationships among its professional communities. A big THANK YOU to the NADE Award Committee who worked hard in making these decisions:

Barbara Huber, Northeast Dean Crawford, Southwest Mary Cook, Great Plains Yolanda Stewart, Pacific Liz Burrell, Great Lakes Allen Hallas, Southeast Betty Sanders, Mid-Atlantic

Congratulations to all the award winners!!