On Friday, September 25, 2009 WNY AmeriCorps and special guest Janet Snyder, Kiss 98.5FM and WGRZ Channel 2 "WNY Living," held the first annual member appreciation ceremony following the “Life After AmeriCorps” training. The following WNY AmeriCorps members were honored for their excellence in service.
2009 Most Valuable Member
Robin Gould, ABLE, Cradle Beach
Sarah Mitchell, VISTA, Hands On Greater Buffalo
Jacob Ortiz, ServiceCorps Hunger Elimination
2009 Hall of Fame
Jeremy Braund, ABLE, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Kelly Cooper, VISTA, Journey’s End Refugee Services
Maurice Randle, ServiceCorps Hunger Elimination
Mahatma Gandhi Award
Tehmina Ashraf, ABLE, Westminster Community Charter School
Brandon Barry, ServiceCorps Service Action Corps Respond Program
Timothy Munier, VISTA, Homeless Alliance of WNY
ABCD Award (Above and Beyond the Call of Duty)
Matt Crane, ServiceCorps Service Action Corps Respond Program
Graham Leonard, VISTA, WNY Law Center
Emily-Rose Maher, ABLE, Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo
Leader Who Listens Award
Amanda Ramos, WNY AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
Jim Tamol, WNY AmeriCorps VISTA Leader