President and CEO Martin Schwartz welcomes the audience to the sold-out annual event.

Author and motivational speaker Johnnie Tuitel, America’s ‘Pioneer Handicapitalisht’, was the keynote speaker.

Stern Village of Trumbull was named the Competitive Employer of the Year.

AMF Circle Lanes was presented the Community Service Award.

Martin Schwartz presents the Vision Award posthumously to Jackie Durrell. Accepting the award on her behalf are her sons, Brad (left) and (right). This annual award is given to an individual who has the vision to elevate the human consciousness to believe in the potential of all people.

Kennedy Center supporter, Diane Thompson of Newtown, was surprised with a birthday cake.