We were honored to host our Annual Dinner for the greater community on the evening of October 28th at the Westbank Convention Center. Nearly 200 guests enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Catered Your Way and were inspired by heartfelt speeches from clients, staff and caregivers.

We proudly recognized community members for their advocacy and support of individuals with disabilities. Honorees included Jerry Coburn, Whitewater Therapeutic Riding and Max Haderlie (a longtime transportation driver dedicated to serving our clients)

Staff service recognitions included 25 Year Service pins to Judy Ashley, Susan Goldman and Carol Melton.  McKayla Matlack, President and CEO of DWI was awarded her 20 Year Service Pin.  Employee of the Year Award was presented to Wes Dance, Developmental Specialist.  The Heart of a Champion Award was presented to Recia Cota, VP of Finance.

A sincere thank you goes out to a number of local businesses and individuals who donated raffle prizes:  Teton Toyota, Wells Fargo Advisors, Ridgeline Longevity and Aesthetics, Stephanie Taylor-Thompson, Core Health Strategies, Little Red Corner, Let's Get Roasted, Righteous Slice, Alan R. Harrison Law, Destiny Blatter Photography, get lost get found, 3 Peaks Financial, Tru Regenerative Health Care,

We truly appreciate the continued support of our stakeholders.  May the stories os success and achievement shared during the evening inspire others to join us in our mission.

 

 

picture of ballroom from behind speaker on the platform
McKayla addressing the guests
people with plates of food moving through buffet line
dinner buffet
people viewing raffle prizes on tables
Raffle Prize Viewing
two people seated at table selling raffle tickets to two standing individuals
Raffle Ticket Sales
Speaker with award handing it to the recipient
Lexi presenting Advocate Award to Jerry Coburn
Speaker at podium with Kristy standing off to the side in support
Charles giving his speech
Benny standing at podium giving speech with Rachel behind in support
Benny giving his speech
McKayla presenting Award to Max while standing at the podium
McKayla presenting Distinguished Service Award to Max Haderlie
Max giving speech at podium
Max accepting his award
Judy giving speech at podium with slide in background
Judy presenting her speech
Sheldon standing at podium giving his speech
Sheldon presenting his speech