15th Annual Director of the Year Awards
The Organization for Nonprofits Executives, serving nonprofit CEOs in the greater Phoenix area, presented the 15th Annual Nonprofit Director of the Year Awards on March 29 at the Desert Willow Conference Center. Susan M. Pepin, M.D., of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust delivered the keynote address at the event.
The awards recognize nonprofit CEOs/executive directors who are outstanding examples of certain principles ONE values as representations of excellence in the management and leadership of nonprofit organizations in Maricopa County.
Karen Jayne, CEO, Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies, Mesa, received the Community Partnership Award. Jayne helped to created, and became the driving force behind, the ReUse Market Partnership. Within just a few years, this collaborative model expanded to include eight nonprofits. Everyone benefits, including the environment, as unrestricted funding is generated for the partner organizations who leverage the thrift store concept without having the risk and responsibility of running a retail store.
Doug Carter, CEO, Upward for Children and Families, Phoenix, was acknowledged with the Organizational Accomplishment and Innovation Award. When he became CEO of the organization, it was in financial crisis. He immediately began to craft a plan for recovery. During the process, he maintained a culture of cohesiveness by listening to and appreciating his team. Upward now enjoys a new facility, enabling provision of services for even more children and young adults.
Joyce Millar Hoie, executive director, Raising Special Kids, Phoenix, earned the Leader of Distinction Award. Parents know Hoie listens and, in turn, clearly articulates the needs of their families as an effective advocate. Building from strengths, she is committed to the power of parent leadership, training, mentoring and empowering parents as future leaders and advocates for the needs of their children. She finds joy in translating needs into programs worthy of the funding she seeks.
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