ACHIEVE would like to thank everyone who came out to the Binghamton Regency Hotel and Conference Center on Saturday, September 12th for the Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Banquet. Special Guests in attendance for this magnificent event include NYS Assemblyman Cliford Crouch, Legislative Director for NYS Senator Thomas Libous, Aaron Martin, Binghamton Mayor Matthew T. Ryan, Town of Dickinson Supervisor Michael Marinaccio, Director of the Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office, Carl Letson, Jr., and Comminssioner of Mental Health and Social Services for Broome County, Arthur Johnson, among others.

The highlight of the evening, as always, was the Awards Ceremony. ACHIEVE would like to recognize and congratulate this year's award winners:

Most Improved Program Participant of the Year: Charles Alton

Program Participant / Employee of the Year: Arnold Terk

Supported Employment Worker of the Year: Preston Reed

Supported Work Employer of the Year: Woodland Manor

2009 William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award: Shirley Carey

Staff Member of the Year: Mary Ann DiFillipi

Staff Member of the Year: Christine Matthews

Employee Group of the Year: Hamilton Drive Staff

Company of the Year: Bates Troy Healthcare Linen Services

Community Service Award: John and Gae Crosby