Looking back...
The Blair Beinhaker Friendship Award
Blair showed how you can be a best friend to many and give of yourself selflessly, even under adverse conditions. She was brave, courageous, and never lost hope... always loving and kind.
Friends nominated friends...
Honoring Friendship:
- A young woman whose courage, and spirit brings out the best in others
- With Hope and confidence she faces adversity
- Through her warmth and sweetness she teaches others to enjoy life
- Through integrity and strength of character she helps others respect their classmates and themselves.
- She is a selfless team player.
- SHE KNOWS WHAT A SHOULD BE!
Recipients:
2003- Leigh Piccolo
2004- Talya Lyon
2005- Brittany Blankmeyer
2006- Erin Hazen
2007- Elizabeth Hodge
2007- Alicia Ryan
2007- Dianna Simon
2008- Molly Hess
2008- Krista Scorsune
2009- Moire Kelly
2009- Carolyn Barrett
2010- Brenna Lade
Showing posts with label benefit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label benefit. Show all posts
Friday, August 7, 2015
SPOTLIGHT: SCHOLARSHIPS FLASHBACK
Over the years, the BBFF has awarded scholarships to honor loved ones. Instead of focusing on academics, recipients of the scholarships were awarded by showcasing other aspects of their personalities from kindness and friendship to being their true selves.
Here is a recap of the scholarships we have awarded:
The Madelyn Lillianfeld Kindness Award
This award honored a senior girl with a positive attitude, warmth, tenderness, caring, a sense of community, family, and a contagious passion for life. Madelyn Lillianfeld exemplified all these qualities.
Recipient: Devon DeGilo
The Poppy Award
Born in Brooklyn, Nelson Farber was a real New Yorker and die hard Giants fan. At the age of 83, 'Poppy,' passed on just one week after dancing his heart out at a family Bat Mitzvah. He lived his life to the fullest and beat to his own drum. He was co-owner of 'Mike & Nellie's' restaurant and as a daily presence, he had a unique way of making everyone he met feel special around him. Nelson was a family man, married to Harz for fifty years and lovingly known as Poppy to his seven grandchildren.
Recipient: Christopher Marshall
The Donna Gindes Fine Arts Awards
Donna was a Morristown High School graduate whose life ended abruptly in her fifties. She has a strong passion for writing and enjoyed the fine arts.
Recipients:
2006- Madeline Hals
2007- Kristina Parrillo
2008- Williams Woods
2009- Jason Wicks
2010- Amanda Murphy
The Edward Lieberman Poppy Award
Edward Lieberman, also known as Poppy to his family and friends, was an overall great guy. As a veteran of World War II, Poppy was dedicated to patriotism and kindness. He was a humble man who worked seven days a week for many years, to afford his family a better life. He had an ongoing love for his country and for the generosity towards others.
Recipient: James Murphy
Donnie Roberts Community Service Award
Donnie Roberts was a bright, gentle, funny 32 year old whose life was ended abruptly. He was a real family man. He was the father of three and enjoyed his children immensely. He was a bit of a rebel and thought outside the box. Donnie was very community oriented, was interested in all religions, and got along with everyone.
Recipient: Alex Rosa
Julie Lyn Zeller Kindness Award
Julie was a beautiful, fun-loving, energetic eight year old whose life was cut short by a drunk driver. In her short life, she exemplified kindness to older people and was a very loving, outgoing child who was always the center of the party. She loved to entertain...her eyes twinkled and she sparkled. She loved dance and gymnastics. She had a great sense of fashion and many friends.
Recipient: Kara Cannestro
Here is a recap of the scholarships we have awarded:
The Madelyn Lillianfeld Kindness Award
This award honored a senior girl with a positive attitude, warmth, tenderness, caring, a sense of community, family, and a contagious passion for life. Madelyn Lillianfeld exemplified all these qualities.
Recipient: Devon DeGilo
The Poppy Award
Born in Brooklyn, Nelson Farber was a real New Yorker and die hard Giants fan. At the age of 83, 'Poppy,' passed on just one week after dancing his heart out at a family Bat Mitzvah. He lived his life to the fullest and beat to his own drum. He was co-owner of 'Mike & Nellie's' restaurant and as a daily presence, he had a unique way of making everyone he met feel special around him. Nelson was a family man, married to Harz for fifty years and lovingly known as Poppy to his seven grandchildren.
Recipient: Christopher Marshall
The Donna Gindes Fine Arts Awards
Donna was a Morristown High School graduate whose life ended abruptly in her fifties. She has a strong passion for writing and enjoyed the fine arts.
Recipients:
2006- Madeline Hals
2007- Kristina Parrillo
2008- Williams Woods
2009- Jason Wicks
2010- Amanda Murphy
The Edward Lieberman Poppy Award
Edward Lieberman, also known as Poppy to his family and friends, was an overall great guy. As a veteran of World War II, Poppy was dedicated to patriotism and kindness. He was a humble man who worked seven days a week for many years, to afford his family a better life. He had an ongoing love for his country and for the generosity towards others.
Recipient: James Murphy
Donnie Roberts Community Service Award
Donnie Roberts was a bright, gentle, funny 32 year old whose life was ended abruptly. He was a real family man. He was the father of three and enjoyed his children immensely. He was a bit of a rebel and thought outside the box. Donnie was very community oriented, was interested in all religions, and got along with everyone.
Recipient: Alex Rosa
Julie Lyn Zeller Kindness Award
Julie was a beautiful, fun-loving, energetic eight year old whose life was cut short by a drunk driver. In her short life, she exemplified kindness to older people and was a very loving, outgoing child who was always the center of the party. She loved to entertain...her eyes twinkled and she sparkled. She loved dance and gymnastics. She had a great sense of fashion and many friends.
Recipient: Kara Cannestro
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tune into Hep C....
There's just something about benefit concerts that make everything extraordinary. The atmosphere. The crowd. The musicians. the crew. Throw in a few music legends and no one can do any wrong. Especially when members of The Allman Brothers, ZzTop, Grateful Dead, CSN, and more share the stage at one of the best music venues in the world.
Gregg Allman set the tone right from the start. It was only a year ago that he received a liver transplant as a result of his Hepatitis C - and now he was raising awareness for the cause. It's crazy to think what a year can do.
"We call the stage the perfect planet," Allman said the day before the show. "Once the music starts, you don’t feel any pain up there."
RollingStone.com recounts the incredible music that poured out of the Beacon last night in New York City. Allman Brothers Rock New York With Phil Lesh, Crosby and Nash Band also joined by Natalie Cole at three-hour Hep C Awareness Show
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/allman-brothers-rock-new-york-with-phil-lesh-crosby-and-nash-20110728
What a great Wednesday night!
Gregg Allman set the tone right from the start. It was only a year ago that he received a liver transplant as a result of his Hepatitis C - and now he was raising awareness for the cause. It's crazy to think what a year can do.
"We call the stage the perfect planet," Allman said the day before the show. "Once the music starts, you don’t feel any pain up there."
RollingStone.com recounts the incredible music that poured out of the Beacon last night in New York City. Allman Brothers Rock New York With Phil Lesh, Crosby and Nash Band also joined by Natalie Cole at three-hour Hep C Awareness Show
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/allman-brothers-rock-new-york-with-phil-lesh-crosby-and-nash-20110728
What a great Wednesday night!
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