Winners announced for 2011 Community Impact Awards

Christian Family Radio announces the winners of the 3rd Annual Community Impact Awards.

Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Of The Year: Community Medical Care, Inc.

Community Medical Care has been aiding Barren County's low-income seniors and working, uninsured adults since 2002. Their working adults program has provided basic health, vision, and dental care to the "working poor." Additionally, they help these adults receive physical therapy and psychological counseling, if needed. Nominated by Tommie Birge


Outstanding Volunteer Of The Year: Angie Poteet
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Angie Poteet has coordinated countless volunteer projects in the past twelve months. She organized and mobilized her church congregation to serve Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to those in need, including visitors to the Salvation Army. She has also led several community outreach efforts at her church that included an Easter egg hunt, back to school block party where school supplies were distributed, and a trunk 'n' treat festival.
Nominated by Crickette Blair

Outstanding Philanthropist Of The Year: Dr. Bharat Mody

Dr. Bharat Mody has been actively involved in Community Medical Care, Inc., Habitat For Humanity, and spear-headed "To The Brim" food drive that benefited three Barren County humanitarian and relief organizations. Earlier this year he started a medical supply and equipment drive benefiting Haitian earthquake victims. On Sundays during the summer, he provided free surgeries in Lexington, KY to people who are uninsured and could not afford the procedures. Nominated by Tommie Birge

Outstanding Business Of The Year: No nominations received in this category

Christian Family Radio thanks Riherd's for donating the trophies and congratulates the winners and thanks everyone who submitted nominations.

Through its continuous involvement in the community, Christian Family Radio has seen first hand the hard work and dedication of volunteers and civic leaders who are helping to shape the future. Moved by the need to celebrate Southern Kentucky and its values, citizenry and life, the community-based, non-profit radio station established in 2009 the annual Community Impact Awards. Nominations are reviewed by an independent selection committee to determined the winners.