Do you know people or organizations who deserve to be recognized for their good work?
Each year, Starbridge honors people and organizations creating positive change in the lives of individuals with disabilities in the Finger Lakes region.
Our annual awards recognize Community Champions who embody the values of advocacy, inclusion, innovation, and respect. Champions may be activists, advocates, educators, employers, human service professionals, or students.
Champions show leadership and courage in making a difference. Together we transform communities to include everyone – all abilities, races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origin, and other identity groups.
Historical Listing of Award Recipients
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Award
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Individual
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Company or Organization
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2007
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Barbara Bryson Award
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Joyce Simons
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Community Impact Award
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Anne Harvey
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Corporate Inclusion Award
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Wegmans Food Markets
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Corporate Support Award
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Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation
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Education Award
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Lisa Poinan
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Self Advocacy Award
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Maggie Arnold
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Student Award
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Jacob Kuebler
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2008
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Barbara Bryson Award
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Julie Buick
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Community Inclusion Award
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Janet Opila-Lehman
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Corporate Support Award
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Wachovia Securities
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Education Award
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Jeff Crane
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Jeanne Krautwurst Award for Family Advocacy
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Stephanie Phelan-Davis
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Self Advocacy Award
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Robert Terry
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Student Award
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Brandon Vermeulen
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2009
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Barbara Bryson Award
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Cheryl Englert
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Community Inclusion Award
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Ashley Manchester
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Corporate Support Award
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MVP Health Care
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Education Award
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Susan Doyle
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Jeanne Krautwurst Award for Family Advocacy
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Brenda Hanson
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Self Advocacy Award
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James Ciurca
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Student Award
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Emily Johncox
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2010
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Barbara Bryson Award
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Carl Case
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Community Inclusion Award
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Carolyn Salvatore
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Corporate Support Award
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Key Bank
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Education Award
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Marie Cianca
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Jeanne Krautwurst Award for Family Advocacy
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Ruth Whiting
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Outstanding Community Partner Award
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Helen Pluta
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Self Advocacy Award
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Cheryl Vining
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Student Award
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Camille Enaharo
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2011
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Barbara Bryson Award
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Jutta Pearl
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Community Impact Award
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Starbucks - Brighton, NY
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Community Inclusion Award
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Diane Sturmer
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Corporate Support Award
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Faraci Lange Attorneys
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Education Award
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John Campolieto
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Jeanne Krautwurst Award for Family Advocacy
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Laura Khederian
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Outstanding Community Partner Award
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James "Kip" Hale
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Self Advocacy Award
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Keith Perlet
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Student Award
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Joshua Fidler
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2012
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Barbara Bryson Award
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Jeanne Ricigliano
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Community Impact Award
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Seneca Park Zoo
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Community Inclusion Award
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Jan Whitaker
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Corporate Support Award
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Beth Platt
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Education Award
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Jackie Bartell
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Founders Award
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Tricia Brown
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Outstanding Community Partner Award
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William "Bill" Napier
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Self Advocacy Award
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Brady Dean
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Student Award
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Kelsey O'Sullivan
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2013
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Community Impact Award
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Joseph Barry
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Corporate Support Award
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AT&T
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Education Award
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Brandin Jones
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Founders Award
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Wendy Watkins
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Outstanding Community Partner Award
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Don Alhart
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Self Advocacy Award
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Donald Chrisman
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Youth Award
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Sarah McLaen
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2014
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Community Impact Award
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Mariellen Cupini
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Education Award
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Michael Hohman
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Founders Award
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Rich & Deb Vanderpool
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Outstanding Community Partner
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Walter Parkes
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O'Connell Electric
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Self Advocacy Award
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James Britt
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Youth Award
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Curtis John "CJ" Clemont
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2015
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Community Impact Award
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Sarah Jane Clifford
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Education Award
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Stephanie Scism
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Founders Award
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Patricia Muir
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Outstanding Community Partner
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Adam Anolik
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Self Advocacy Award
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Julie Whittemore
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Youth Award
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Jack Milko
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2017
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Community Impact Award
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Michael Doherty
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Education Award
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Gaie Sarley Goodness
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Founders Award
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Lawana Jones
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Outstanding Community Partner - Corporate
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Wegmans Food Markets
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Outstanding Community Partner - Individual
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George Gray
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Self Advocacy Award
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Jensen Caraballo
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Youth Award
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Sapna Ramesh
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2018
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Advocacy Award
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Jeiri Flores
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Advocacy Award
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Navlette James
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Inclusion Award
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Kathy Lee
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Outstanding Community Partner
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David & Sharon DeGraff
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Rising Star Award
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Ashley Donlon
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2019
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Advocacy Award
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Colleen Brind'Amour
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Inclusion Award
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Katrina Arndt
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Outstanding Community Partner
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Steve Schwarz
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Rising Star Award
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Jaymie Eden
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2020
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Advocacy Award
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Sara Walworth
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Inclusion Award
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Kateri Warren
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Outstanding Community Partner
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James Grossman
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Rising Star Award
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Ashley Todd
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