WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- (July 12, 2013) Michael J. Dyer, CFP®*, West Palm Beach Managing Director of BMO Private Bank, presented the first “BMO Private Bank Special Senior Award” to community volunteer Theresa Thirbenny at the Area Agency on Aging’s 22nd Annual Prime Time Awards event, held recently at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott.
Dyer, who is also Board Chair for the Palm Beach Area Agency on Aging, presented the inaugural award to Theresa for her 10 years of serving the underprivileged at the Palm Beach County Health Department. Nominations for recognizing outstanding senior volunteers were received from organizations and individuals throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties for awards in nine diff erent categories.
“BMO Private Bank is proud to honor Theresa with the first Special Senior Award,” noted Dyer. “As board chair for a non-profit, I truly appreciate the dedication that she has selflessly given to seniors in our region. She is an extraordinary volunteer who has made a huge impact in so many lives in the last decade.”
BMO Private Bank supports and encourages employee involvement in community activities. “The BMO Private Bank Special Senior Award is a perfect example of how corporations and non-profit organizations can collaborate to improve our communities,” added Dyer.
Part of a nationwide network, the Area Agency on Aging provides information on aging issues, advocacy, one-on-one assistance, volunteer opportunities and a host of services that help seniors maintain their independence and dignity.
*CFP: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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