Exchange Matters / February 28, 2017

2017 Excellence Awards

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We say congratulations to this year’s winners! Click through to see the categories and who won each award.

OUTSTANDING ALL-VOLUNTEER CBM PROGAMMER

Nominee: Carol Deibert, Rock River Valley International Fellowship
Nominee: Joseph Jastrzembski, Minot Area Council for International Visitors
Winner: Lisa Lee, Lincoln Council for International Visitors

Lisa Lee

A colleague accepts Lisa’s award in her stead as she was unfortunately unable to attend this year’s National Meeting.

OUTSTANDING PAID-STAFF CBM PROGRAMMER

Nominee: Leila Bekri, International Focus, Inc.
Nominee: Jessica Heller, Global Minnesota
Winner: Dan Weinecke, WorldDenver

Dan Weinecke

OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LIAISON

Nominee: Cassandra McGuinness
Winner: Brittany Lynk
Winner: John Zins

Brittany Lynk

John Zins

OUTSTANDING INTERPRETER FINALISTS

Nominee: Maryvonne Kerzabi, French Interpreter
Nominee: Nattalia Paterson, Portuguese Interpreter
Winner: Nabil Tohme, Arabic Interpreter

Nabil Tohme

 

OUTSTANDING NPA PROGRAMMER

Nominee: Dan Labarca, Institute of International Education
Nominee: Steven Washington, Cultural Vistas
Winner: Mark Rebstock, Meridian International Center

Mark Rebstock