ALA’s Leadership Training Institute 6th Annual Above & Beyond Awards

Honors Ten Community Members for Leadership & Service on January 31st

By Michelle McLaughlin

ALA’s Leadership Training Institute is honoring local community members who have proven excellence in community leadership and service with their 6th Annual Above & Beyond Awards Gala. The January 31st event will be at Indian Wells Golf Resort in the Pavilion.

The nominees selected have demonstrated that they consistently go above and beyond and were nominated by their peers for this prestigious award. This year’s ten (10) honorees are from an array of service backgrounds, including animals, business, community, social services, armed forces, musical arts, medicine, and youth. Each of these honorees is among the finest examples of Coachella Valley citizens. The public is invited to attend and support our community leaders.

2015 Honorees for their Service to our Community:

Walt & Judy Van Benthuysen, American Friends of our Armed Forces

Lisa Houston, FIND Food Bank

Susan Francis, Ophelia Project

Craig Gahnz-Kuhar, Palm Desert High School Vocal Music

Mike Chedester, The Living Desert Educational Programs

Cindy Melland, Basin Wide Foundation

Don Nydam, Totally Kids Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Stephen Steele

Senator Jeff Stone

Richard Twiss, Indio Police Department

Event Details

Charity: Benefits Angel Light Academy’s (ALA) Leadership Training Institute

ALA teaches leadership, team building, problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills to adults and youth in the Coachella Valley.

Where: Indian Wells Golf Resort in the Pavilion * 44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Time: 6 pm. Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction * 7 pm. Awards Dinner Gala

Cost: $150 pp Register at angellightacademy.org/cv-ab.html Call 888-311-7388

Proceeds benefit ALA’s Leadership Training Institute and are tax deductible

Host: Indian Wells Golf Resort

For reservations and more information, call Lindsay Castle at 760-861-5132.