[Boca
Raton, FL – November 22, 2019] – The Unicorn Children’s Foundation held the 2019
Community Inclusion Awards on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Boca West Country
Club which happened to coincide with the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary
and rebrand launch. The day was officially proclaimed the 25th Anniversary of
Unicorn Children’s Foundation by Vice-Mayor of Palm Beach County, Commissioner
Robert Weinroth during the event. These unsung heroes were recognized for their
efforts at building a better and more inclusive community for individuals with
special needs and their families. Nearly 100 nominations were received in 14
categories. The finalists were announced
on October 24th at a VIP Announcement Party sponsored by the Wyndham
Deerfield Beach.
Champion of Inclusion Award
Debbie Majors, City of Boynton
Beach
Disability Employer of the Year
Ken's Krew
Employee of the Year
Jaclyn Applebaum, Arc of
Palm Beach/ Otis Elevators
Healthcare Provider of the Year
Dr. Judith
Aronson-Ramos, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics of South Florida
Innovation & Collaboration of the Year
Sea Turtle
Adventures, Inc.
Legal Service Provider of the Year
Sheri L.
Hazeltine & Associates, P.A.
Legislative Official of the Year
Senator Kevin Rader
Media Influencer of the Year
Harold Reitman, Different
Brains Inc.
Post Secondary Program of the Year
Dan Marino
Foundation Marino Campus
Respite Care Companion of the Year
Sierra Louk, The ARC of Palm Beach County
Self-Advocate of the Year
Rachel Barcellona
Service Professional of the Year
Melissa
Burkhardt, Early Start Autism
Supportive
Housing Award
Jack Kosik, The
Villages of Noah’s Landing
Teacher/Educator of the Year
Sara Chong, The ARC of Palm
Beach County
Community Choice Award
Ken’s Krew
Congratulations to all of the nominees, finalists, and
winners who embody excellence, integrity and passion in providing support and
services to the 1 in 6 individuals who have one or more special
needs/disability! The Unicorn Children’s
Foundation is extremely grateful for the support of our sponsors: Marsh Private
Client Services, Florida 360 Realty, TD Bank, Publix, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,
Gregory’s Fine Jewelry, Simply the Best Magazine and Wyndham Deerfield Beach.
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Unicorn Children's Foundation is a 25 year old non-profit
organization that is dedicated to building communities of acceptance,
support, and opportunity for kids and young adults who are challenged by
special needs and neurodiversity by supporting or developing its cradle to
career pathways. Our initiatives
connect families to community resources, advocate for inclusive opportunities,
respect differences, empower individuals, and support success. With 1 in 6 children being diagnosed with
a developmental or learning disorder, we believe it is our responsibility
to create a world where all children’s potential can flourish. To learn more about the Unicorn
Children's Foundation visit http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org.
Also available on Facebook and Twitter.
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