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69th Annual Meeting and Awards


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This meeting is open to all members, donors, volunteers and supporters of LIFE Mower County.  Celebrate our accomplishments from 2020 and see what LIFE Mower County has planned next.

​Do you know someone who is making a difference for our community?  LIFE Mower County’s annual awards are a special way to recognize exceptional people in our community who have given of themselves to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and/or assisted the families and organizations that serve them. 
​Click here to complete a annual awards nomination form.


A Look Back Slide Show 2020

 Annual Meeting Webinar with
​A Look Back Slide Show 2020


2021 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR - 

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - 

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - 

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR -
 
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - 

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - 

2020 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR - Hormel Historic Home

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - Robin Corwin

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - Tessa Bucknell
 
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - Robert Corwin

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - Laura Hoffman

2019 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR - Austin Eagles Club - Aerie 703 and Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center​

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - Brian Lewis

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - John Wright, KAUS

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - April VonRuden, Mower County 4-H
 
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - Roger Mallan

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - Angel Horvat and Steven Mallan

2018 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR - Amy Baskin, Austin Public Schools Community Education

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - Noon Kiwanis of Austin
 
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - Margaret (Margo) Bissen

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - Julie Sucha

2017 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR  –  Reichel Foods, Tom Weichmann

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR  – George C. Percival

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD  –  Al Smith

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – Jeff Baldus, Austin Area Foundation

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Crystal Steinbach 

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR – Chad Johnson

2016 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR  –  Austin Hy-Vee Catering

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR  – Joyce Flaherty

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD  –  Kathleen Huffman

PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR – Amy Blackstad and Jennifer Douty
 
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – John Gray

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR – Ashley Hanson

2015 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR  –  Austin Park and Recreation Department

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR  – Jenny Spear

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD  –  Heidi Hillson at SEMCAC, Austin

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – Beverly Atzl
 
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Roger Mallan

ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR – Aubrey Birk

2014 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR  –  Echo Lanes

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR  – Randy Blaser

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD  –  Linda Gibeau

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – Sara Gilberg

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Laura Tjomsland
 
ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR – Tyra Wiles and Roy Rolfson

2013 Award Recipients

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR  –  ABC 6 News KAAL

DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR  – Cardinal of Minnesota - Austin Staff

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD  –  The Hormel Foundation

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – Eileen Burkhart

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Linda Gibeau
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ROBERT QUAL MEMORIAL SELF-ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR – Jacob Reisnour
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