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22 Hartford Business Journal • January 12, 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com AccolAdes & More oF NoTe DangremonD awarDeD Prestigious gooDwin meDal By waDswortH atHeneum museum of art The wadsworth atheneum museum of art awarded its board of trustees President David w. Dangremond the prestigious Goodwin Medal. The Goodwin Medal is awarded on occasion to individuals who have ren- dered extraordinary service to the muse- um. Dangremond started as a Wadsworth Atheneum trustee in 1992, serving as chair of the museum's cura- torial committee for 12 years, co-chair- ing the director search committee in 2008, and chairing the muse- um's first ethics committee. He has also served on the museum's executive, strategic planning, building, architect selection, finance and Austin House committees. • • • engineering news-recorD recognizes HartforD lawyer Hinckley allen Partner Peter J. martin was recently recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the Tri-State area's Top 20 under 40 for 2015. Martin is a construction litigator who represents general contractors, con- struction managers, subcontractors, design professionals and sureties in court, arbitration and mediation. • • • miDstate meDical center names Vocola its 2014 crystal oBelisk awarD winner meriden's midstate medical center named Jan Vocola as the 2014 recipient of the Crystal Obelisk Award. Vocola was recognized for her energy in promoting MidState Medical Center, its employees, programs and services for the past 40 years. While employed at Meriden-Wallingford Hospital as a respira- tory therapist early in her career, she was instrumental in establishing an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with lung problems called "The Better Breathing Club." She also partnered with Meriden and Wallingford elementary schools to introduce asthma education programs. • • • simsBury's mcafee wins accolaDes for motiVational sPeaking Blog Simsbury motivational speaker, author, and executive presentation coach kathy mcafee was recently named a winner in the prestigious "Women World Awards" in the category of Best Blog 2014. McAfee received the top honor of a gold award for her weekly career blog "Networking Ahead," which combines many different principles and practical advice to help professionals elevate their talent and influ- ence through better networking, leadership and communication skills. Her blog, named after her book "Networking Ahead for Business," has been motivating readers for the past four years. The annual Women World Awards program encompasses the world's best in leadership, innovation, organizational performance, new products and services, women case studies, and customer satisfaction programs from every major industry. Please note: All electronic submissions for Accolades should be sent to accolades@HartfordBusiness.com. For more information about the Hartford Business Journal's Accolades Page, please visit www.HartfordBusiness.com. ct funeral Directors collect money for oPeration e.l.f. ▶ ▶ Hartford law firm Murtha Cullina's Francis J. Brady, who is an attorney, recently coordinated a Toys for Tots drive sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. For two weeks a collection bin was placed in the firm's Hartford office. During that time, attorneys and staff filled the toy box with donations for local children in need. In the photo are a group of attorneys and staff from Murtha Cullina's Hartford office who recently participated in the Toys for Tots drive. murtHa cullina leaDs toys for tots DriVe ▶ ▶ Connecticut Funeral Directors Association members and vendors from all over the state collected more than $3,700 in gift cards, toys and checks for Connecticut's Operation E.L.F (Embracing Lonely Families) program. This is the 10th year that CFDA has sponsored an organization-wide effort for Operation E.L.F., which helps to support the families of Connecticut National Guard troops already deployed or preparing to deploy overseas, and who also suffer financial hardship as a result of their call to active duty. Pictured, from left, are: Howard Hill, owner of Howard Hill Funeral Services; Stephen King, president of CFDA; Rebecca Lautenslager, funeral director at Shaughnessey-Banks Funeral Home; Bob Arrington, president-elect of NFDA; and John Cascio, executive director of CFDA. gooDwin college anD ct riVer acaDemy Volunteer at Boys & girls cluBs ▶ ▶ Goodwin College's MOVE and WISE program recently hosted a cookie decorating workshop for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. Students from Connecticut River Academy and their mentors from Goodwin College provided sugar cookies for Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford's members to help decorate and enjoy. The program pairs students at Connecticut River Academy with mentors from Goodwin College to meet twice a month, as well as to participate in a group community service session once a month. The MOVE and WISE program selected the Asylum Hill Unit of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford to host December's group community service session. David w. 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