Stephen W. Johnson SABA Make a Difference Award

SABA Shining Star Award

	The Stephen W. Johnson SABA Made A Difference Award
	The Stephen W. Johnson SABA Made A Difference Awards are presented to the companies and individuals who have gone above and beyond to help students understand career opportunities and prepare for their futures. These awards recognize the companies and individuals who have provided many special shadowing experiences, career tours, and school presentations. Thanks to these companies and their employees, the SABA program has significantly impacted the lives of many young people. Stephen W. Johnson was a member of the SABA Board of Directors for more than 10 years. He was one of the founding fathers of the program and served two terms as chairman of the board. Johnson was extremely instrumental in helping SABA build business support. Each year as we honor the companies and individuals making extraordinary contributions to SABA, we think of Steve and his service not only to SABA, but various other community organizations as well.
	2006 Award Winners Company: Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Individual: Collete Wilk, Clinician Education Services at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare 2005 Dolphin Technologies Spring Farm Cares 2004 Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare MVCC 2003 Network Data Systems Tucci Engineering 2002 St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Utica College 2001 United Cerebral Palsy Association Utica College 2000 Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Midstate Correctional Facility 1999 Oneida County Sheriff's Department WUTR Television 1998 Oneida County District Attorney's Office Trainor Associates 1997 All American Fitness Center St. Elizabeth's Medical Center 1996 Midstate Correctional Facility Oneida County Sheriff's Department 1995 Marine Midland Bank Oneida County Sheriff's Department 1994 Martin Marietta St. Luke's Hospital Utica National Insurance 1993 Faxton Hospital Martin Marietta		Cheryl Perry accepted the company award. Colette Wilk received the individual award. 2006 Made A Difference Award Winners Company Award Cheryl Perry, administrator education and professional development at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, accepted the Company Award at the SABA Annual Meeting in June. Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare once again stands out as SABA’s most involved business partner. Faxton-St. Luke’s has willingly opened its doors to students from all of our school districts.  • 44 students participated in a full-day shadowing experience. • 16 staff made classroom presentations.  • 2 career tours were held. • 300 Observations were made by Proctor students.  • 35 students participated in summer internships in various departments at the hospital (operating room, cancer center, recovery, etc.). *Scott Perra, COO, Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, is a member of the SABA Board and has been very instrumental in building the SABA/Faxton-St. Luke’s Partnership. Individual Award Colette Wilk, clinician, education services at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare was presented with the individual award for her exceptional service to the SABA Program. She did a wonderful job of providing career exploration activities for our students. She was the one who actually arranged all of the shadowing, speakers, tours, and observations. Thank you Colette for all your hard work!
	SABA 2006 Shining Star Award
	The SABA Shining Star Award is presented to the companies and the individuals who continue, year after year, to support the SABA initiative and provide quality shadowing experiences.
	Pictured: Brad Czerkies, owner of Precision Unlimited in Clinton. 2006 Shining Star Company Award Winner Precision Unlimited Brad Czerkies, owner of Precision Unlimited, has been supporting the SABA Program since the program started in 1991. Though a small company, Brad always agrees to host shadowing students and to make career presentations. The students always gain a good understanding of the automotive industry when they spend the day with Brad.		Pictured left to right: OHM BOCES District Superintendent Howard Mettelman; Captain Coots, New York State Police; and David Mathis, director, Oneida County Workforce Development, and 2006-07 Chairman of the SABA Board. 2006 Shining Star Individual Award Winner Captain Frances Coots, Troop D, New York State Police With all of the forensic shows on television, there is a strong interest by students in the criminal justice system. We are fortunate to have Captain Coots of the New York State Police. Captain Coots gives students the opportunity to participate in “Ride Alongs” and to experience a typical day in the life of a New York State Police Officer.