Spectrum Human Services Hosts Annual Celebration of Stars Gala
Kick off the holiday season with your friends and colleagues, while supporting a good cause at the 2009 Celebration of Stars Gala, hosted by Spectrum Human Services on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights.

WESTLAND, MI October 16, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- It promises to be an unforgettable evening as Spectrum Human Services, Inc. & Affiliated Companies host the 2009 Celebration of Stars Annual Gala on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the GM Heritage Center. The Center is located at 6400 Center Drive, near Mound and 16 Mile Roads, in Sterling Heights. This year's celebration is co-sponsored by Mobility Transportation Services, Daly Merritt, Inc., Fifth Third Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Allstate Insurance Company, Wolverine Human Services, Allied Health Management Associates, Patricia Baxmann, Orchards Children's Services and Ennis Center for Children. Tickets are $125.00 per person and are available by calling (734) 458-8736, or by visiting www.spectrumhuman.org.

Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a strolling reception and silent auction. At 7:30 p.m., a special awards program will honor and acknowledge the accomplishments of several community, civic and corporate partners who champion Spectrum's mission to help people reach their highest potential. Following the awards presentation, there will be a strolling dinner and "live" auction at 8:15 p.m. until the evening concludes at 11:00 p.m. Guests will also have an opportunity to view nearly 200 historic GM vehicles on display at the center.

The 2009 Celebration of Stars Awardees include:
Chairman's Award
Kym L. Worthy
Wayne County Prosecutor

Public Partnership Award
Roger N. Kahn, M.D.
Michigan State Senate (R)

Community Service Award
Dr. Calvin Trent, Ph.D., M.Ed., MA
Director and Public Health Officer
City of Detroit

Corporate Service Award
Allstate Insurance Company
North Central Region

Spectrum Spirit of Hope Award
Deborah Patterson
Consumer
Spectrum Community Services

Spectrum Employee All Star
Donna McBride
Quality Coordinator
Spectrum Community Services

Roger Swaninger, President and CEO said, "Once again, Spectrum Human Services, Inc. is proud to host the annual Celebration of Stars Annual Gala to celebrate our achievements and acknowledge those individuals and corporations who support our mission. The Gala is an annual fundraiser, which helps to support the programs of Spectrum Human Services, Inc. and our affiliated companies. We thank our board members, staff, donors and friends for joining with us, as we continue to help our clients reach their highest potential. We also thank our generous sponsors for their support of our efforts to provide quality programs and services for Michigan citizens."

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Press Release Contact Information:

Diane Bolton
Spectrum Human Services, Inc.
Communications Director
28303 Joy Road
Westland, MI
USA 48185
Voice: 734-367-6701
Fax: 734--524-4046
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