LIFEHOUSE CELEBRATES COMMUNITY, SUPPORTERS

Lifehouse hosted its Annual Awards Banquet on Oct. 10, an inspiring evening filled with connection, gratitude and celebration. The event brought together staff, community partners, families and individuals supported by Lifehouse to honor the people who embody the organization’s mission of inclusion, compassion and lifelong support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“This event is one of our most meaningful traditions,” said Nancy Dow Moody, CEO of Lifehouse. “It’s a time to celebrate the people who embody our mission, our staff, the individuals we support and our community partners who make inclusion possible every day.”
The banquet celebrated outstanding achievements across the Lifehouse community,
recognizing staff, volunteers and community partners whose dedication strengthens the organization year after year.
Outstanding Staff Awards were presented to Sarah Lindquist, Mario Newton, Vanny Seang, Andrew Tomforde and Nayiree Roubinian for their commitment to the people they support. Longtime team member Kate O’Connor was honored for 30 years of service.
Community and partner awards highlighted the power of collaboration and generosity:
Open Arms Award:
Tara-Caprice Broadwater/Love2Dance
Pat Kendall Spirit of Lifehouse Award: Joe and Mary Anne Cresalia
Volunteer of the Year Award: Bob KarfiolWinery of the Year Award:
Jessica Link /Linked Vineyards
Restaurant of the Year Award:
Yoshi Tome /Sushi Ran
Extraordinary Individual Service Award: John Newman
Charles L. Martin Award:
Erin Uesugi /Uesugi & Associates Architects
Employer of the Year Award:
Hamilton Safeway, Novato
Individual Achievement Awards: Randall Martin and Sallie Harrison.