Employer of the Year:
For profit – Starbucks of Staunton
Employee of the Year:
Business– Brian Straway of Neuman Aluminum of Verona
Service – David Swartzenbruber of Sharp Shopper of Harrisonburg
Business Honorable Mention – Steve Gayhart of Vector Industries of Waynesboro
Mentor of the Year
Will Hairston Eastern Mennonite University – Physical Plant of Harrisonburg
Training Site of the Year:
Non-Profit - Goodwill Industries of the Valley Inc. – Staunton Store
Profit – Wal-mart Store 1344 of Staunton
Pete Giesen Humanitarian Award:
Paula Homes
Special Recognition:
Vector Industries who celebrated their 40th anniversary of employment and advocacy for individuals with disabilities
Best Buy Distribution Center for being the Host of the 2009 Disability Employment Awareness Month - Kick-Off Event
