The 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal Awards were presented on Sunday, October 18th.

Anderson Center for Autism
Champion of lifelong learning for children and adults with autism; successful progressive advocate of educational - cultural - social - opportunities; beacon of community - trust - connections - encouragement - dedication - support; provider of an enriched and positive climate that fosters continuous growth, independence and social interaction. More>

Jeh Johnson
Socially responsible architect, designer and inspirational teacher; forceful, untiring advocate for women and minority architects; builder of buildings that respond to "human emotional needs;" designer of over 4,300 good-quality, low-cost housing units for underprivileged groups; improved the quality of the lives of thousands of Americans; committed to fairness and humane values in architecture and urban design. More>

Judge Judith Kaye
One of the country's most highly respected judges and influential jurist of her generation; a legacy of visionary leadership as a jurist; inspired state and national legal trends; presided over a sustained periods of reform and innovation unique to the history of the state; ground-breaking work on behalf of children; created a 21st century court system that is fair, accessible, efficient, accountable, responsive; promoter of children's programs and diversity in the legal profession.
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The Honorable Madeleine Kunin
author, speaker, advocate for education, environment and women's issues; breaker of glass ceilings as the first woman in U.S. history to be elected Governor three times; created early education programs for low-income children; established state-wide kindergarten programs for all public schools in Vermont; protector of open spaces and farm land; public servant extraodinaire. More>

Poughkeepsie Journal
October 18, 2009>

Pougkeepsie Journal
October 19, 2009>

Medalists 1987 - 2009

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