Seven awards for excellence were presented by Care Net, recognizing the accomplishments of centers in 2015 in the following categories:
Care Net selected the above winners from nominees within its network of over 1,100 affiliated pregnancy centers.
Care Net President and CEO Roland C. Warren praised the award recipients: “As we work together to build a pro abundant life movement, it is our pleasure to recognize the excellence of these centers as they provide material, emotional, and spiritual support to women and men facing pregnancy decisions.”
In addition, Care Net presented its Teal Heart Award to pregnancy center leaders based on their years of service to those making pregnancy decisions in their communities.
A full list of the award recipients follows.
Care Net Vice President of Center Services and Client Care Cynthia Hopkins said, “Thanks to the dedication of these leaders, tens of thousands of women and men have been empowered to make life-affirming pregnancy decisions and have been supported in their choices with compassion, hope, and help.”
Charla Bennet, Donna Besler, Dana Blankenship, Ruth Joy Capozzi, Cheryl Cresswell, Carrie Eckhardt, Eileen Fahlgren, Laura Hanrahan, Sissy Hedrick, Dorinda Hendry, Cynthia Johanson, Brenda Knollenberg, Victoria Koloff, Lisa Lumpkin, Kelly Madden, Scott Maynes, Maureen Metcalf, Joyce Moropoulos, Susan Perez, Shealeta Reed, Holly Snyder, Laura Squier, Alycia Thomas, Tracy Ullrey, Kathryn Wade, Colleen Ward, Janet Wright.
Debbie Chandler, Linda Davis, Jack Hoogendyk, Nancy Kearney, Candice Keller, Aleisa Mckim, Tricia Parker, Debbie Provencher, SuNell Pyeatt, Linda Smith, Holly West, Patti White, Angel Wicker, Leah Wray, Rayma Zugel.
Mary LeQuieu, Terry Luna, Lisa Maloney, Jamie Mather, Vikki Parker, Gina Russell.
Beverly Desrosiers, Zsa Zsa Johnson, Janet Kimes, Vivian Maly, Dion McAlarney, Kerry Moffett, Linda Stewart, Laura Williams.
Katie Mehne, Rhonda Watson, Melinda Gardner.
Founded in 1975, Care Net, supports the largest network of pregnancy centers in North America. Care Net envisions a culture where women and men facing pregnancy decisions are empowered by the gospel of Jesus Christ to choose life for their unborn children and abundant life for their families. Acknowledging that every human life begins at conception and is worthy of protection, Care Net offers compassion, hope, and help to anyone considering abortion by presenting them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support through its life-affirming network of pregnancy centers, organizations, and individuals. Learn more at care-net.org.