Dr. Tom Zirpoli presented the Laurence J. Adams Community Service Award to James A. Miller, P.D., President & CEO and Co-owner of Anchor Pharmacy & Medical Supplies at the 2010 Spring Gala. This award is presented annually to an individual or company that has made a significant difference, not only for Target, Inc., but for the greater community. Jim Miller has served on Target, Inc.’s Board of Directors for over three years, serves on the Executive Committee, and is a Trustee for Target’s Operating Endowment. Jim is well known as a dedicated community volunteer and generous supporter. Jim focuses his volunteer and charitable efforts on mental health services and giving back to those who need it most.

The Donald Rabush Award was presented to employees recognized for milestone years of service. “It is only through the strong dedication and commitment of Target’s employees that we are able to provide the highest quality of services to our clients that we are honored and privileged to serve,” stated Zirpoli. Amy Murphey, pictured right, was honored for twenty years of dedicated service. Jodi Bonner, Jenel Casey, and Amy Ensor were awarded for fifteen years of devoted service. Jessie Gurkoff, Joan Inman, Waveney McDonald, Gina Mears, and Debbie McGlaughlin were recognized for ten years of committed service. Recipients awarded for five years of service included Carla Bryant, Floretta Dodson-Haynes, Rachel Hundertmark, Melanie Weaver, Sylvia Gannett, Jerri Lykes, Lynn Stieber, and June Williams.

The Joan Develin Coley Award is given to 2nd year Community Living Managers who are completing the McDaniel College and Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. Masters program in Human Services Management in May, 2010. Congratulations go to Katherine Garlick, Casey Roberts, Allison Rutland, Lynera Gregory, and Jennifer Butler.