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The Whole Person – Celebration Awards Luncheon

The Whole Person presented the Celebration Awards Luncheon on August 19th at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel. The Luncheon honored Jeff Stockham, Wallgreens; Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, Jean Bailey Smith and Assurant Employee Benefits. The Whole Person’s mission is to assist people with disabilities to live independently. Debbie Palermo served as the chairman.

Also featured in the October 1st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: The Whole Person

TWP Awards Lunch 1

Phil Witt, emcee; Debbie Palermo, chairman; and Steve Palermo, keynote speaker


TWP Awards Lunch 2David Robinson, The Whole Person; Reverend Emanuel Cleaver III, Steve Palermo, keynote speaker; and Jeff Stockham, honoree

TWP Awards Lunch 4Joey Marvil, Richard Wetzel and Craig Dickerson

TWP Awards Lunch Web Photo 2

Steve Palermo, keynote speaker; and Tim Urban, The Whole Person board member

TWP Awards Lunch 3

Erika Moody, Steve Palermo and Peter Sloan

 

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

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