2011 Governor's Hurricane Conference ® Award Recipients
Governor’s Award
Leslie Henderson
President and CEO
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH®
For its longstanding dedication to the preparation and dissemination
of vital hurricane preparedness information
to the citizens of Northeast Florida.
Distinguished Service Award
Betti Johnson
Principal Planner
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
For her career of outstanding and pioneering efforts in
hurricane preparedness, evacuation and recovery
and her status as one of the nation's foremost hurricane planners.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Guy Daines
Vice President
Governor's Hurricane Conference®
For an outstanding career of unsurpassed devotion
to the mission of hurricane preparedness and response in Florida and the nation.
Emergency Management Award
Irene Toner
Director
Monroe County Emergency Management
For her outstanding leadership, knowledge, decision making and vision
in hurricane planning, response and recovery
for the citizens of Monroe County.
Corporate Award
Accepting for Joe Tankersly
Imagineer
Walt Disney World Company
is Leslie Henderson
For an innovative approach in helping Floridians
become more pro-active in strengthening their homes
and protecting their families.
Corporate Award
Accepting on behalf of Tropical Shipping are Rick Murrell, Chairman and President,
and Jennifer Nugent-Hill, Vice President of Governmental and Public Affairs
For extraordinary efforts in hurricane preparedness
through educational forums, legislative initiatives
and private/public partnerships and initiatives.
Dick Fletcher Media Award
Accepting on behalf of The Times-Union is Jack Morgan, Regional CEO,
North Florida, American Red Cross
For exceptional dedication to
hurricane preparedness and response
for the citizens of Hendry County
Chad Reed First Responder Award
Randal Bengston
Director
Hendry County Public Safety
For exceptional dedication to
hurricane preparedness and response
for the citizens of Hendry County
Public Education/Public Information Award
Accepting on behalf of Pinellas County Communications
eTown Hall: Surviving the Storm 2010 is Tom Iovino, Communications Specialist
For a unique educational event,
utilizing existing and emerging technologies,
that broadens the awareness of hurricane preparedness
for the citizens of Pinellas County.
American Red Cross Award
Eleanor Morgan
Leadership Volunteer
Manatee County Chapter
For her longstanding commitment to serving
those affected by hurricanes
throughout the state of Florida and the nation.
Tropical Meteorology Award
David Sharp
Science and Operations Officer
National Weather Service Forecast Office, Melbourne, Florida
For his outstanding contributions, vision and leadership
in revolutionizing tropical cyclone product information
for the citizens of Florida.
Legislative Award
The Honorable Carey Baker
Florida Senate
For his leadership and efforts
as a champion of hurricane preparedness measures
during his tenure in the Florida Senate.
Al Bragg Government Leadership Award
Judi Kennington-Korf
Hendry County Administrator
For her outstanding and tireless support
to the citizens of Hendry County and for her leadership and direction
in securing funding and property for a new
Emergency Operations Center.
Special Achievement Award
Anestoria Shalkowski
Governor's Hurricane Conference® Volunteer
with grateful appreciation for her many years
of enthusiastic and extraordinary commitment as a volunteer
for the Governor's Hurricane Conference®.
