Ripple of Hope Award
In 2005, The Network established the Ripple of Hope Awards to recognize the most outstanding among us – employees and Mentors whose passion, energy and skill have created a positive impact in the lives of others. Whether they work in direct care, operations or supporting business roles, these outstanding employees and caregivers create a "ripple of hope," and a legacy of compassion and caring for others to follow.
The award’s name echoes words spoken by the late United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy in his 1966 address at the University of Capetown in South Africa, during the height of Apartheid.
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”
Congratulations to our 2009 Ripple of Hope Award Recipients
Richard Brandt – Direct Support Professional, REM Wisconsin
Cornelius and Lillie Brown – Mentors, Ohio MENTOR
Anthony Clevland – Home Manager, New Jersey MENTOR
Robert Costa – Coordinator Supervisor, Massachusetts MENTOR
Shirley Lane, Direct Support Professional, REM Iowa
Rene Myers – Mentor, South Carolina MENTOR
Tim and Delia Shires – Mentors, California MENTOR
Deletta Theede – Program Supervisor, REM Central Lakes, Minnesota
The 2009 Winners were honored in Boston on November 10th at the Boston Children's Museum. Watch the video from the ceremony.