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SOME OF OUR AWARDS
Virginian-Pilot’s Beacon: 1993: McCormick named as one of 30 people who have most influenced development of the city of Virginia Beach (pop:450,000) over the last 30 years.
Virginian-Pilot: Selected as “guest columnist” for 2001.
Continued column 2002-2004.
PortFolio, regional arts and culture magazine: McCormick selected as “Women We Love” for two years; 2,001, selected as editor’s pick, “Favorite Grassroots Activist”; reader’s pick, “Favorite Grassroots Activist.” 2004, selected as one of 20 most influential Hampton Roads citizens over past two decades of Port Folio's history.
Visions Magazine, regional arts magazine: McCormick awarded “Excellence in Poetry.”
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City of Virginia Beach: McCormick appointed and served one year on “Mayor’s Homeless Task Force.”
Human Rights Commission, City of Virginia Beach: 1995, received award for helping the poor and homeless poor.
Film School of Regent University: produced documentary, “I Hear the Children Weeping ,” on our work.
Emory & Henry College: selected McCormick as recipient of distinguished alumnae “Looney Humanitarian Award” for her service to the poor.
Virginia Council of Social Workers: award for “Excellent Organization”
JC Penney: “Golden Rule Award”
Open Door Chapel: award for “Outstanding Service” to this church community.
WAVY-TV:2001 “Jefferson Award”
2002: Nominated by Virginia Beach Education Association for VEA's (state) Fitz Turner Humanitarian Award
2003: Recipient of first annual Jennifer and Sarah Byler Foundation Award for "Best Charity."
2004: 1 of 14 "Best Citizens" of Hampton Roads, Reader's Poll, Port Folio Magazine.
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But, the most important award we ever receive is the trust we have of both the helpers and helpees without whom this work would not be possible. We only hope we make God smile.
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