Photos From 50th Anniversary Dinner

Here are a few photos to share from our 50th Anniversary Dinner. In case you missed it, you may want to take a peak at this posting on 2/14 about the dinner.


The “Service to Youth Award” went to Mr. Rick Roberts for his many years providing leadership in the Hanover Park Hurricane Football and Cheer Association. Their Organization had many challenges this year and Rick absolutely modeled the right stuff every time and brought a special meaning to compassion, teamwork, and leadership in Hanover Park.


The “Citizen of the Year” is both a resident and Businesswoman of Hanover Park. Ms. Anita Komorski brought to Hanover Park the first Ontarioville Art and Music League, Inaugural Fine Art Fair held last year. It was a tremendous success and contributed to the clean-up and restoration of a Village park. Additionally, Anita a long time CONECT Committee member personally contributed to the pursuit and beginning of a Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce. We are all very proud of these achievements to bring Hanover Park respectability.


The “Leadership in Education Award” was presented to Dr. Nicholas Myers. The transition of Anne Fox School from the lowest Scholastic ranking in the District three years ago to its excellent ranking today is a notable accomplishment. “No Excuses, University” and now “Kids at Hope” a belief system where all students will have support that will enable them to aspire and achieve their life’s goals. A process for all adults to learn how to support and encourage youth achieve their life goal.


The “Mayor’s Choice Award” was presented to Camcraft who has been a fixture in the Turnberry Lakes Business Park since 1994. Patricia Gonzales-Martinez, Parkwood Elementary School Principal assisted the Mayor in the presentation. As a 12 year partner with 5th and 6th graders Camcraft has been modeling the right stuff with children, as Camcraft stays involved in Hanover Park. What a great business model they provide for others to follow.


The Sister Cities Committee provided a special Ghana presentation of the “Humanitarian Award” as that was presented to one of their members, Maria Woerle. An original member of the committee and one responsible for the numerous shipments of books, medical supplies, and other items of substance organized in special shipping containers.