Annual ‘Senior Awards’ Program Airs on ABC15, Honors Jerry Wissink

Posted By Frontdoors Media on January 7, 2021

The Event: Gregory Arizona Senior Awards

The Cause: Diana Gregory Outreach Services

Event Date: December 27, 2020

Event Co-Hosts: Susan Casper of ABC15 Arizona and Diana Gregory, CEO of Diana Gregory Outreach Services

Entertainment: Violinist Jaime Jorge accompanied by John Stoddart

Honoree: Jerry Wissink, 2020 Visionary Award

Event Sponsors: BHHS Legacy Foundation, Ibis Foundation of Arizona, Fry’s Food Stores, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona Community Foundation, Palo Verde Generating Station and APS

Dollars Raised: $25,000 to date

Notable Moments: This special TV program not only replaced the annual in-person event but also highlighted 2019 honorees entertainment legend Ben Vereen, 95-year-old swing dancer Jean Veloz and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald as well as a Hall of Fame representing over 100 honorees since the Arizona Senior Awards were established in 2012.

To watch the recorded broadcast, please click here.

***2020 Honoree Jerry Wissink of BHHS Legacy Foundation***

**Swing Dancer Jean Veloz at the 2019 Awards**

This *refrigerated van is one of the key tools Diana Gregory Outreach Services uses to combat food insecurity for local seniors.*

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