AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

August 2006 – Certificate of Appreciation for ongoing support of the youth at Cobbs Creek Community Educational Center, by Anthony Hardy Williams, State Senator of the 8th District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

April 2006 – Recognition for being an essential piece in making a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families during Week of the Child, by the School District of Philadelphia Office of Early Childhood, PreK-3

August 2005 – Recognition for excellence in leadership through service by using your voice for children in Philadelphia, presented by Philadelphia Freedom Schools

October 2004 – Community Partner Award, presented by Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania

June 2004 – Certificate of Achievement on Communities In Schools of Philadelphia’s Beautiful Bright Children of CISP, presented by The Songhai Press Young Publishers Program, in celebration of the publication of “The Ant Who Played Baseball”

2003 Susquehanna NAC Community Festival Award for unwavering support and community service to the Philadelphia community, presented by Susquehanna Neighborhood Advisory Council, Inc.

April 2002 – Award of Appreciation for continued support in helping kids prepare for life, presented by Communities In Schools, Edison High School

May 2000 – Certificate of Appreciation from NBC10 for participation as an NBC10 Homework Helpline Volunteer

April 2000 – Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of Service Learning for Life, presented by Boy Scouts of America

September 1999 – Certificate of Appreciation for Five Years of Outstanding Leadership, Dedication and Commitment to the Organization, presented by Communities In Schools of Philadelphia

August 1999 – Acknowledgement of continued support with students in the YouthWorks Summer Program at South Philadelphia High School, presented by Please Touch Museum®

July 1997 – Certificate of Appreciation for contribution as guest trainer for Introduction to Non-Profit and Financial Management at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
 
June 1996 – Green Apple Award in recognition of participation in the Learning For Life Program, presented by Learning For Life

1995 Philadelphia Council, A Partner in Education from Learning For Life

October 1994 – Award of Vision and Leadership to the Academy of Fitness, Health Promotion and Sports Education from the Board of Governors

June 1994 – Appreciation for tireless efforts on behalf of the Fitness Academy, Class of 1994

May 1991 – Distinguished Service Award from Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Philadelphia Electric Company