New Ability Award Presenters


Dick Anderson, Shriners Hospital

Ken Ash, Office Depot

Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell

Steve Budorick, Trizec Properties

Deputy Lt. Tom Byrne, Chicago PD

John Chmela, The World Ability Federation

Chet Cooper, ABILITY Magazine

Jamie Fellowes, Fellowes Corporation

Don Grossnickle

Robert David Hall, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Rob Kilbury, Dept of Rehabilitation, State of Illinois

Larry Labiak, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Robin Leach, Television Personality

Bob Love, NBA Legend

Heather Whitestone McCallum, Former Miss America

Fran Peek

Kim

Kathleen Quinlan, Hollywood Actress

Phil Rogers, NBC News

Robert Sadlemire, Artist

Pat Scherer, International Center on Deafness and the Arts

Sam Schmidt, Indy Car Driver

Bill Smith, The World Ability Federation

Valerie Sobel, Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation

Jim Sorenson, Sorenson Media

Sean Stephenson

Theresa Temborius, Former Ms. Wheelchair

John Williams, CTC Net


Like the Academy Awards and the Nobel Prize, presenters of the World Ability Awards are reserved for previous winners of the award and leaders from the organizations, corporations, local, state and federal government, and individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people who have a disability. Heather Whitestone McCallum, Miss America 1995

Winning a World Ability Award acknowledges extraordinary contributions to Americans with disabilities.  Presenting an award is an incredibly gratifying experience, and provides a unique opportunity to meet those individuals who are the recognized leaders in extending the abilities for those who have special needs.

Presenters consistently report that participating in this unique award ceremony has been one of the most powerful experiences in their respective careers.