Sue Nelson, second from left, won the Michelle Briggs 'We're Here for Good' Service Award and chose the Salvation Army to receive the charity donation of $5000 that accompanied the award. Shown, during the Avedis Foundation Speaker Series Luncheon on May 28, from left, are Jill Spencer, Nelson, Salvation Army Captain Thomas Marion and Avedis CEO Dr. Kathy Laster. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Dr. Kathy Laster, President and CEO of the Avedis Foundation kicked off the annual luncheon with the opportunity to honor a prominent member of the community and “a very special woman whose leadership, service, and dedication have positively impacted not only our community but also communities across Oklahoma for decades.”
Laster continued, “She has devoted her life to education, economic developme…
