Kidney Awards

The Kidney Awards Luncheon recognizes outstanding kidney patients, professionals and volunteers from throughout the Foundation's service area.

The Central Virginia Kidney Awards Luncheon

October 16, 2005

Kidney Patient HONOREES - There is something special about survivors. Some patients exemplify a fighting spirit and the ability to live life to the fullest, despite the hardships that they face. The following patients are were honored this year:

Professional HONOREES - Outstanding renal professionals who best exemplify high work standards and consistently strive to improve patient care. The following professionals were honored this year:

Kidney Professionals of the Year

Richard Simms

Lynell Jackson

Keisha Bardiavens

Elizabeth Avens

Keisha Bailey

Melissa Smithers

Vincent McRae

Louise Watlington

Norma Jean Williams

Volunteer HONOREES- Individuals who have gone above and beyond to help the Central Virginia Region with the implementation of its events and programs.

Volunteers of the Year

Becky Spencer

Jackey Bieber

Cliff Bruce

Lisette Caba

Carmen Thrornton

Katrina Riddick

Barbara Buchanan

Shirley Townsend

Dani Myers

Alma Delancy

Monica Utley

Special thanks to the sponsors of this year's Kidney Awards: Abbott Laboratories, Chesterfield Auto Parts, The Joel Bieber Law Firm, VCU Medical Center Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Cliff Bruce Studio, Visual Elegance, American Regent, Van Go, and NxStage Medical