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National Funeral Directors Association Initiative Award

The National Funeral Directors Association Initiative Award is awarded on an annual basis to an exceptional woman who has made noteworthy professional contributions to funeral service or in a related field. The ideal nominee is an enterprising woman who consistently takes the initiative to improve funeral service care. Her efforts result in significant accomplishments at the local, national or international level. Through her energy and independent spirit she serves as an example to others.

Past Initiative Award Winners

2010 - JoAnn Baldwin, Ohio
2009 - Marilyn Jones Gould, Florida
2008 - No award presented
2007 - Mary Flynn Steele, Kentucky
2006 - Dana Jones Wynn, Georgia
2005 - Jacquelyn S. Taylor, Massachusetts
2004 - Elizabeth Januskiewicz, Rhode Island
2003 - Katherine Scimmi, Sarnia, Ontario
2002 - Shirley Mae Watters, Kentucky
2001 - Pauline Berry, Texas
2000 - Linda Owen Miller, Kentucky and Valerie Wages, Georgia
1999 - Patricia Simone, Toronto, Ontario
1998 - Reba Maxey, Colorado
1997 - Laura Zabel, Colorado
1996 - Susan Lefelstein, California

Thank you to Our 2012 Sponsors & Contributors!

Welcome Reception:

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FSF Fund Evening Cruise:

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Continental Breakfast:

 
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Registration Bags:

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Program and Roster:

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Two Refreshment Breaks:

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Coffee Service:

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Recognition Brunch:
Guest Speaker - Kimberly Dennis

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Session Speakers - Walker Posey and Mel Pennington:

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Session Speaker -Renee Sheth & AV Equipment: 

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Session Speaker – Larry Stuart Jr:

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Session Speaker – Debra Schmidt

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PWC Scholarships:

  • Deaton-Kennedy Company
  • Messenger
  • Nomis Publications, Inc.
  • Trigard
  • Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.