Four Michigan seniors win awards

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – October 2, 2008) Priority Health is recognizing four regional winners of its Senior Impact Award, one from each of Jackson, Kent, Mecosta and Leelanau counties. The award recognizes volunteers 63 years and older for putting their energy and commitment to work for their communities. As part of this recognition, each recipient receives a contribution of $1,000 from Priority Health for his or her volunteer organization.

The 2008 winners are:

• Margaret Tare of Leelanau County, for her work with the Father Fred Foundation
• Helen Chappell of Mecosta County, for her work with EightCAP, Inc., Senior Companion
• Marion Vos of Kent County, for his work with Home Repair Services
• James O'Connor, D.O., of Jackson County, for his work with St. Luke's Clinic

"We should all be inspired by these incredible individuals, who have given their time and talents to improve our local communities," said LouAnn Shawver, senior manager of PriorityMedicare^SM sales. "We at Priority Health are proud to be able to recognize and reward their efforts."
The United Way and Volunteer Centers of Michigan worked with Priority Health to identify senior volunteers, to collect nominations, and to choose the winners in their Michigan communities. Visit the awards section of priorityhealth.com to learn more about each recipient.