Presidential Citation Since 1989, ABHOW’s president has given this special award to an individual whose dedication and work on behalf of ABHOW has consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment to the ABHOW mission. The president seeks nominations from across the organization. The recipient may be an employee, volunteer, resident, local board member, or ABHOW director. The Presidential Citation is awarded at the ABHOW Annual Meeting and Conference. Previous recipients are:
2007 Leslie Warren - Vice President of Employee Development
2006 John Mandle - resident & volunteer at Valle Verde
2005 John Ortiz - Information Technology team member at ABHOW
2004 Margaret Weitkamp – Former Sr. VP for Affordable Housing
2003 Kay Kallander – Senior VP for Strategic Planning
2002 Mark Tolladay - Director of Fitness and Recreation, San Joaquin Gardens
2001 Felino Ayson – Corporate Director of Occupancy
2000 Jim Creech – Casa De La Vista
1999 William DuSel – Resident of The Terraces of Los Gatos
1998 Linda Loorz – Former Board of Directors/San Joaquin Gardens Board Member
1997 Sue Roderick – Vice President/Planning
1996 Alma Booker – Resident of San Joaquin Gardens
1995 Raymond Schneider – Valle Verde Administrator
1994 Douglas Howell – Associate VP Healthcare
1993 Melvin Taylor – Resident of Orangewood
1992 Joanne Miller – Judson Park Employee
1991 Richard Blake – Resident of Judson Terrace
1990 Ruth Knopp – Piedmont Gardens Volunteer
1989 William Smith – Director of Budgets/Compliance
