Oct. 13, 2022

10th Annual Senior Awards Honors Pat McMahon as a “Treasure of Arizona”

Kim Covington, Pat McMahon, Mami Kisner, Diana Gregory, Xernona Clayton, Bradford Smith , Major Fran McClendon, Betty Reid Soskin, Diara Soskin

The Event: Senior Awards Luncheon

The Cause: Diana Gregory Outreach Services

Event Date: September 23, 2022

Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort

Honorees: John Patrick Michael (Pat McMahon) | Treasure of Arizona Honoree, Betty Reid Soskin | Trailblazer & Centenarian Honoree, Xernona Clayton | Dick Gregory Humanitarian Honoree & Major Fran McClendon | Outstanding Veteran & Bernando LaPallo Centenarian Honoree

Corporate Awards: Bob O’Neil of Southwest Airlines & Veronica De La O of Arizona Complete Health

Leading Sponsors: APS, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Arizona Complete Health & Arizona Community Foundation

Emcee: Kim Covington

Invocation: Reverend David Ragan

National Anthem Singer: Dana L. Burns, MEd

Notable Moments: After receiving his recognition, Pat McMahon held court on stage and conducted live interviews of fellow honorees Betty Reid Soskin and Xernona Clayton. Each of their stories was not only captivating but inspirational for all who attended in support of this incredible awards program in support of healthy living for our community’s seniors.

Photos courtesy of Diana Gregory Outreach Services

***Honoree Bob O’Neil & Diana Gregory***

***Pat McMahon*** & ***Betty Reid Soskin***

***Pat McMahon*** ***& Xernona Clayton***, ***Dick Gregory Humanitarian Award winner***

***Judge Cecil Patterson (retired), Diana Gregory, Wilma Patterson & Kim Covington***

***Diana Gregory, Al McCoy, Xernona Clayton & Pat McMahon***

***Cassandra Mason Motz, Valerie Churchwell, Diana Gregory & Michael Johnson***

**AZTV7 staff** – ***Rick Soltesz, Brian Cisek & Aaron Papagalos*** ***(standing) with*** ***Lynn Londen, Pat McMahon, Michael Gallagher & Ryan Ferris (seated)***

**Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter Tuskegee Airmen**, ***Inc.***

***Diana Gregory, Kim Covington, Connie Robinson, Dr. Carol Peck***, ***Valerie Churchwell***, **Ted Palmisano & Shayla Cole**

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10th Annual Senior Awards Honors Pat McMahon as a “Treasure of Arizona”

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