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Shining Stars
NSSRA would like to extend a special thanks to the event sponsors who made the night possible .
Shining Stars
On Friday , April 14 , NSSRA hosted the annual Shining Stars Awards and Recognition Banquet at Pinstripes in Northbrook . The event celebrated the achievements of participants , families , supporters , and community members who have contributed to NSSRA ’ s success over the past year .
The banquet was a magical night of celebration , complete with a DJ playing the best hits , snazzy giveaways , and more .
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations .
Congratulations to our award winners : s
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Mitchell L . Slotnick Friend of the Year : Helping Hands Network
Advocate of the Year : Wintrust Community Banks Family of the Year : Hull Family Volunteer of the Year : Carlin Endre Program Staff of the Year : Iliana Antonio Youth Participant of the Year : Katia Crawford Adult Participant of the Year : Ann Nalepka Gator Athlete of the Year : Josh Devries
NSSRA would like to extend a special thanks to the event sponsors who made the night possible .
AV Sponsors
Leahy Family Foundation Wintrust Community Banks
Invitation Sponsor
Binstein Family
Music Sponsors
FGMK Helping Hands Network Lexis Serot / LittleWins Walsh Family
Dessert Sponsors
Gregg & Sue Hartemayer Lippai / Gibson Family
Décor Sponsors
Bonnie and Herb Horn Medansky Family Odelson , Sterk , Murphey , Frazier & McGrath , Ltd . Schuman Family
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