Category: Making a Difference Award
Jane Tapper is Making a Difference
March 25, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative recently recognized Jane Tapper, volunteer at Bridgewater Elementary School, with the March 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Tapper volunteers at Bridgewater Elementary School, helping students who […]
Ben Heath is Making a Difference
February 27, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Ben Heath of the Northfield Union of Youth (NUY) with the January 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Heath is a Youth Advocate and […]
Northfield School Custodians are Making a Difference
December 27, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized the custodians from Northfield Public Schools for the December 2018 Making a Difference Award. The Making a Difference award is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. This month’s award goes to a group of people who […]
Naomi Miessler, Rachel Miessler and Steph Helkenn are Making a Difference
November 26, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Naomi Miessler, Rachel Miessler and Steph Helkenn for the November 2018 “Making a Difference” Award. Together they spearheaded much of the volunteer organizing of the September 20th storm clean-up. The Making a Difference award is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even […]
Carmen Martinez is Making a Difference
August 26, 2018
Through its “Making a Difference Award,” the Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognizes community members or organizations who help make Northfield an even better place for young people. The award is given to an individual or group 10 times each year. In July, HCI recognized Carmen Martinez of Community Resource Bank for her efforts to encourage reading and […]
Emmaus Church is Making a Difference
May 30, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Emmaus Baptist Church as the May/June 2018 “Making a Difference” award recipient. The church was honored for its support of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. The award is given monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Most of […]
Amber Holeman-Richardson is Making A Difference
February 5, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Benjamin Bus driver Amber Holeman-Richardson with the “Making A Difference” award for her enthusiastic participation in the Northfield Promise Books on the Bus program. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. As part of the Northfield […]
Diane Pearsall is Making A Difference
January 12, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized HealthFinders volunteer Diane Pearsall with the “Making A Difference” award for investment of her time and her heart into our community. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. HealthFinders Collaborative — with offices in Northfield and […]
Shari Setchell is Making A Difference
December 19, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized local choreographer and director Shari Setchell with the “Making A Difference” award for nearly two decades of sharing and inspiring the art of dance in our community. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Shari’s influence […]
Local Pediatricians are Making A Difference
October 25, 2017
Local Pediatricians are Making A Difference Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized local physicians Dr. Todd Amunrud, Dr. Ben Flannery, Dr. Heidi Kram and Dr. Tim Hogan with the “Making A Difference” award for their assistance with the launch of the Reach Out and Read program. The award is given to community members or organizations […]