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Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony 2016

More than 250 UFT members, honorees and guests celebrated at the third annual Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony in Shanker Hall at union headquarters, Manhattan, on May 13.
Founders Award winner Abe Levine makes his way through the cheerful crowd

Founders Award winner Abe Levine makes his way through the cheerful crowd of honorees and guests at the third annual Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony in Shanker Hall at union headquarters, Manhattan, on May 13.

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Rita Danis (center), recipient of the Building Union Strength Award

Rita Danis (center), a recipient of the Building Union Strength Award, is flanked by Chapter Chair Tammie Miller (right) and Vice Chair Carolyn Roman.

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The honorees pose for a group photo behind Chapter Chair Tammie Miller.
The honorees pose for a group photo behind Chapter Chair Tammie Miller.
Juanita Diggs Educator of Excellence honorees
The Juanita Diggs Educator of Excellence honorees are Frances O. Scarantino (second from left) and Cynthia Reed (second from right).
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All of the custom-crafted awards were created by Mark of Excellence
All of the custom-crafted awards were created by Mark of Excellence, a virtual enterprise company that employs students with diverse capabilities and backgrounds, at New Utrecht HS in Brooklyn.
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Union Advocacy Award winners

The Union Advocacy Award winners are Katiuska Morel (second from left) and Venora Hopkins (second from right).

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Entertainment was provided by a sax quarte

Entertainment was provided by a sax quartet from the Celia Cruz Bronx HS of Music, under the direction of teacher Penny Jacono (right).

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Jonathan Westin, the executive director of New York Communities for Change

Jonathan Westin, the executive director of New York Communities for Change, addresses the audience after receiving the Jon Kest Partnership Award.

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Simone Natalie Edwards of Shirley Chisholm Daycare Centers, Inc.
Simone Natalie Edwards of Shirley Chisholm Daycare Centers, Inc., accepts the UFT Partnership Award.
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Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, the keynote speaker,

Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, the keynote speaker, praised the work of the providers, saying the positive impact they have on their children will last a lifetime.

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Members of the UFT Family Child Care Providers Executive Board
Members of the UFT Family Child Care Providers Executive Board get together for a group shot.
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Founders Award winner Abe Levine makes his way through the cheerful crowd

Founders Award winner Abe Levine makes his way through the cheerful crowd of honorees and guests at the third annual Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony in Shanker Hall at union headquarters, Manhattan, on May 13.

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Rita Danis (center), recipient of the Building Union Strength Award

Rita Danis (center), a recipient of the Building Union Strength Award, is flanked by Chapter Chair Tammie Miller (right) and Vice Chair Carolyn Roman.

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The honorees pose for a group photo behind Chapter Chair Tammie Miller.
The honorees pose for a group photo behind Chapter Chair Tammie Miller.
Juanita Diggs Educator of Excellence honorees
The Juanita Diggs Educator of Excellence honorees are Frances O. Scarantino (second from left) and Cynthia Reed (second from right).
Miller Photography
All of the custom-crafted awards were created by Mark of Excellence
All of the custom-crafted awards were created by Mark of Excellence, a virtual enterprise company that employs students with diverse capabilities and backgrounds, at New Utrecht HS in Brooklyn.
Miller Photography
Union Advocacy Award winners

The Union Advocacy Award winners are Katiuska Morel (second from left) and Venora Hopkins (second from right).

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Entertainment was provided by a sax quarte

Entertainment was provided by a sax quartet from the Celia Cruz Bronx HS of Music, under the direction of teacher Penny Jacono (right).

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Jonathan Westin, the executive director of New York Communities for Change

Jonathan Westin, the executive director of New York Communities for Change, addresses the audience after receiving the Jon Kest Partnership Award.

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Simone Natalie Edwards of Shirley Chisholm Daycare Centers, Inc.
Simone Natalie Edwards of Shirley Chisholm Daycare Centers, Inc., accepts the UFT Partnership Award.
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Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, the keynote speaker,

Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, the keynote speaker, praised the work of the providers, saying the positive impact they have on their children will last a lifetime.

Miller Photography
Members of the UFT Family Child Care Providers Executive Board
Members of the UFT Family Child Care Providers Executive Board get together for a group shot.
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