For nearly 18 years, the Pink Ribbon Society has been generously supported by many businesses and other organizations in our community. To show our appreciation, we presented several of our major contributors with a plaque recognizing their support of us and the many men and women in our community whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
Platinum Supporter Award: Strack & Van Til
The Platinum Supporter Award was presented to our major supporter, Strack & Van Til, for their ongoing Check Out Challenge event: Barb Werblo, Ann Peters, Dave Wilkinson, and Maura Rowley.
Platinum Media Award: The Times Media Company
The Platinum Media Award was presented to The Times Media Company for its support of Pink Ribbon for the past 18 years. Barb Werblo, James Pellegrini, Ann Peters, Joe Battistino and Maura Rowley.
Gold Community Award: Premier Oncology Hematology Associates
Gold Community Award presented to Dr. Bharat Barai – Premier Oncology Hematology Associates
Gold Community Award: Methodist Hospitals
Gold Community Award presented to Mr. Wright Alcorn, Chief Operating Officer of Methodist Hospitals.
Gold Community Award: Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura
Gold Community Award presented to Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura – Paint The Town Pink.
Gold Community Award: Community Healthcare System
Gold Community Award presented to Community Healthcare System – Mary Cioe Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc.
Gold Community Award: Kauffman Chiropractic
Gold Community Award presented to Kauffman Chiropractic – Amanda Mattox, Maura Rowley, Ann Peters, Dr. Danielle Kauffman, Jean Chappel, and Bradley Ott.
Gold Community Award: Sheep’s Clothing
Gold Community Award presented to Paula Strietelmeier, Sheep’s Clothing, Valparaiso
Gold Community Award: Culver’s Valparaiso
Gold Community Award presented to Marilyn Christmas – Culver’s Valparaiso
Silver Community Award: Avalon Manor Banquet Center
Silver Community Award presented to Jovanko Blesich, Sales Coordinator, Avalon Manor Banquet Center
Silver Community Award: GFWC Women’s Club of St. John
Silver Community Award presented to Members of the GFWC Women’s Club of St. John
Silver Community Award: Dr. Jay Platt, DDS
Silver Community Award presented to Dr. Jay Platt, DDS
Community Award: Vanis Salon and Day Spa
Community Award presented to Debi Schweda and Jen Bunk Vanis Salon and Day Spa – Valparaiso