The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces annual award winners

Joseph C. Lennert, John Weaver, Cedar Crest College's department of nursing, Embassy Bank, Joshi Hotels Group and the Lehighton School District will be honored at the June 11 event.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley has announced its honorees for its 2012 Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting on June 11.
 
The awardees are:

• Joseph C. Lennert, president and CEO of Caruso Benefits Group Inc. Lennert will receive the Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership in recognition of his service in a number of leadership positions held over a period of years.
• John Weaver, of Nazareth, and the Department of Nursing at Cedar Crest College. Both will receive the Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service in recognition of volunteer performance over a period of several years that has substantially exceeded the original commitment to the Red Cross.
• Embassy Bank and Joshi Hotels Group. Both will receive the Good Neighbor Award for their significant, ongoing support to the local Red Cross over a number of years.
• Lehighton School District. The district will receive the Exceptional Partnership Award in recognition of the outstanding partnership of the Red Cross and another organization.
  

The event is being held 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., followed by the annual meeting and awards presentation.

Cost is $30 per person, or $300 per table sponsor which includes seating for eight and signage. To attend, contact Ana Vega at 610-865-4400, ext. 261 or ana.vega@redcross.org by June 4.