Hide Article Text (OCR)
Mansfield woman honored for character, working with disabilitySharon Potter of Mansfield was honored at the 2009 PIBH Nettie Mann Achievement Award Dinner, which each year honors the outstanding achievements of Pennsylvania workers and the exceptional character theyphoto provideddemonstrate in living and copingwith disabilities, particularly in the workplace.Potter was recognized along with the winner and 21 other runners-up at the Nettie Mann Achievement Award Dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg on June 9.'These award recipients exemplify the capabilities of workers witn disabilities, said A1 Baker, PIBH president and CEO. Tonight, your stories inspire all of us to be better people,'Sharon Potter's supervisor at Partners in Progress says that you can sum up her employment achievements in one word: self-confidence. Until a few years ago, Potter was content doing assembly work. Because she needed a little help in reading and math, she was nervous about doing things on her own.But that changed when she was hired as the facility's custodian. From there, Potter moved to the mobile cleaning crew where she worked on state contracts. She then branched out to churches, offices and even private homes. Today, Potter has her own snow shoveling business. Her supervisor says she is an excellent cleanerand patient mentor to new crewmembers. One of her long term goals is to create a private nouse-cleaning business.In her spare time, Potter enjoyswalking, attending local basketball games, participating in the Special Olympics bowling and watching NASCAR on television. When it comes to her job, Potter says she enjoys the challenge andvariety in her cleaning assignments. She says she welcomes the responsibility that comes with taking care of her equipment.Doug Flutie, NFL star, MVP and Heisman Trophy winner,Sharon Potter (left) receives congratulations from Doug Flutie, NFL star and Heisman TVophy winner, for being honored as a finalist in the 2009 PIBH Nettie Mann Achievement Award.served as the keynote speaker at the dinner. Bringing a message of hope and empowerment, ne spoke of the foundation he established in the name of his son, the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, to help less-fortunate families with autistic children.productive members of their community. Senator Mellow represents Lackawanna County, as well as part of Luzerne and Monroe counties.The Nettie Mann Achievement Award is named for an exceptional young woman who tragically died in a 1993 car accident just weeks before being named PIBH Worker of the Year. This distinguished award, including an all-expense paid trip to the award dinner for two, $500 cash gift and plaque, is given to the person who most emulates Mann's enduring legacy of independence and dedication. Runners-up attend the award dinner to receive a plaque and $100 cash gift. All are profiled in the PIBH newsletter.PIBH recognized State Senator Robert J. Mellow as the Legislator of the Year for his support of persons with disabilities ana, in particular,his support of PIBH's member agency, Allied Services in Scranton, PA. Because of Senator Mellow's strong contribution and intervention, Allied Services was able to retain their contract to manufacture trash liners, and the process, keep persons with disabilities employed and
Newspaper Details
Wellsboro Gazette
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, US
Wed, Jun 24, 2009
Page 19
Full Page
Clipped by
Tabatha B.
NA, 04 Sep 2018
Other Publications Near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Wellsboro Gazette
Wellsboro Agitator
Wellsboro Tioga County Agitator
Bradford County Republican
Tioga County Agitator
