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Canadian Physician Surgeon, Citizen Scientist Dr. Shawna Pandya Speaks at Judson University's World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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ELGIN, Illinois, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Elgin, Illinois-based Judson University welcomed 400 guests to its World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series to hear from Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Canadian physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate.

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  • The Elgin, Illinois-based Judson University welcomed 400 guests to its World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series to hear from Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Canadian physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate.
  • ELGIN, Illinois, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Elgin, Illinois-based Judson University welcomed 400 guests to its World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series to hear from Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Canadian physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate.
  • This was the fifth Inspirational Series event, and the second one developed and hosted with Jacqueline Ruiz, an entrepreneur, author, and Latina pilot.
  • "That to me makes me very proud and honored to be the host of the World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series."

Oklahoma City Community College, emerging-HSI, supports state's growing Hispanic community

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College remains committed to expanding its footprint as an emerging Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) through dedicated events around Hispanic Heritage Month 2023.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College remains committed to expanding its footprint as an emerging Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) through dedicated events around Hispanic Heritage Month 2023.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month,” said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones.
  • "We are honored to partner with several community groups to promote the leadership, achievements, culture and heritage of the Hispanic community in our state."
  • OCCC partnered with the Oklahoma Hispanic Institute to recognize the state’s Top 40 Hispanic leaders on Sept. 13.

Prevent Blindness Names Ed Buffington, GPN Technologies, as the 2024 Person of Vision Award Recipient

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, announced today that the 2024 Person of Vision Award will be presented to Ed Buffington, president and CEO of GPN Technologies. The Person of Vision Award Gala will be held on March 14, 2024, at 583 Park Avenue, New York City, in conjunction with Vision Expo East. Prevent Blindness will also be giving special recognition to 20/20 Magazine in celebration of its 50th Anniversary of publication. All proceeds from the event support the sight-saving mission of Prevent Blindness.

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  • Annual Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award Gala at Vision Expo East to Honor Ed Buffington, GPN Technologies, and Recognize 20/20 Magazine for 50 Years of Publication
    CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, announced today that the 2024 Person of Vision Award will be presented to Ed Buffington, president and CEO of GPN Technologies .
  • "We are proud to recognize Ed Buffington and 20/20 Magazine at the 2024 Person of Vision Award gala," said Jeff Todd, pres.
  • The Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award recognizes an individual, corporation and/or organization whose inspired outlook champions healthy vision and its importance for a healthy life.
  • "We are proud to recognize Ed Buffington and 20/20 Magazine at the 2024 Person of Vision Award gala," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.

NCCVEH at Prevent Blindness Names '23 Champion for Children's Vision Award Recipient as Danielle Crull, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has announced the recipient of the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award" as optician Danielle Crull, ABOM, author, business owner of A Child's Eyes, organizer of The Pumpkin Patch Project, and founder of the Truffles the Kitty Organization (TKO). The award will be formally presented at the NCCVEH Annual Meeting on Sept. 14, 2023.

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  • The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness has named Danielle Crull, ABOM, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization, as Recipient of the 9th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award.
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award recognizes significant efforts by an individual or group of individuals to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level.
  • "Thank you to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness for this award.
  • For more information on the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award, Prevent Blindness or the NCCVEH, please visit nationalcenter.preventblindness.org or contact Donna Fishman at [email protected] .

SpartanNash Celebrates Independent Grocers at 2023 Food Solutions Expo

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) recently recognized its outstanding independent grocery customers' achievements during its 2023 Food Solutions Expo. The Company honored 13 independent grocers with a 2023 Vision Award for year-over-year sales growth, growth in SpartanNash's OwnBrands products, and community engagement initiatives.

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  • The Company recognizes independent grocery customer sales, OwnBrands growth, and community partnerships through inaugural Vision Award
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) recently recognized its outstanding independent grocery customers' achievements during its 2023 Food Solutions Expo.
  • The Company honored 13 independent grocers with a 2023 Vision Award for year-over-year sales growth, growth in SpartanNash's OwnBrands products, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Our success as a Company is tied to the success of our independent customers – when they win, our communities win, and our business wins."
  • SpartanNash supports over 2,100 independent grocery customers nationwide with grocery products for every aisle.

MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator propels five plastic surgery startups to finals of annual medtech competition

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2023 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition. Each startup will take part in the comprehensive program, designed to help grow promising new companies focused on medical device, diagnostic and digital health technology.

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  • The plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2023 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition.
  • ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2023 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition.
  • More than 70 companies entered the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator competition this year, and 12 advanced to the live-pitch judging phase, where the top five were selected to represent the plastic surgery track.
  • ASPS participation in the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator is made possible through the generous support of Motiva, the Society's 2023 Innovation Sponsor.

Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award from the NCCVEH

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award." The award recognizes significant efforts by an individual, or group of individuals, to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2023, at noon ET.

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  • CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the ninth annual " Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award ."
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the NCCVEH, to be held virtually on Sept.14, 2023.
  • An all-volunteer committee for the Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award will review all nominations and select the award winner.
  • "We encourage anyone who shares in our sight-saving mission to submit nominations for this year's Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award!"

Community leaders in health recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6, 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty's service to Canada.

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  • Created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6, 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty's service to Canada.
  • The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans throughout 2022 to 2023 in recognition of significant contributions to the province.
  • The Platinum Jubilee Medal program is continuing as planned despite the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and will conclude on February 5, 2023.
  • He has held leadership roles at Calgary Health Region, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Health Foundation & Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Lambent Wins 2022 Facilities.net Vision Award for Smart Buildings

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lambent (formerly Armored Things), was named a winner of a 2022 FacilitiesNet.com Vision Award for Smart Buildings.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lambent (formerly Armored Things), was named a winner of a 2022 FacilitiesNet.com Vision Award for Smart Buildings.
  • Lambent Spaces is an AI-powered software platform that leverages Wi-Fi for fast insights into space utilization across portfolios and campuses.
  • More information on the 2022 FacilitiesNet.com Vision Awards and the winners in all eleven categories can be found at: https://facilitiesnet.com/pdfs/2022-Vision-Award-Winners-eBook.pdf .
  • The Lambent Spaces platform leverages existing data sources such as Wi-Fi and sensors to provide anonymous and predictive analytics.

"LIDMA Vision Award" Presented to Denis Clifford, Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer at SBLI

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association (LIDMA) awarded Denis Clifford, Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer at the Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts, the 2022 LIDMA Vision Award. The presentation took place at LIDMA's 19th Annual Fall Meeting & Showcase in Manhattan Beach, CA.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association (LIDMA) awarded Denis Clifford, Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer at the Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts, the 2022LIDMA Vision Award.
  • My favorite observation about Denis is "he makes insurance fun," said Jan Pinney, immediate past president of LIDMA
    The LIDMA Vision Award recognizes people and organizations that make substantial contributions to the advancement of the direct response segment of the life insurance industry.
  • It is the highest honor that LIDMA can bestow on an individual or organization.
  • "Denis Clifford and his team at SBLI are pioneers in online insurance," said Jan Pinney, immediate past president of LIDMA and 2021 Vision Award recipient.