Awards and Recognition
| National Leadership Award | 2009 Executive of the Year |
| City Council Resolution | Best Practice Award |
| RSVP Award | 2009 C. Colburn Hardy Older Advocate Award |
Linda Rubens
2009 C. Colburn Hardy Older Advocate Award
Department of Elder Affairs
Congratulations! Mount Carmel Gardens, Inc. has been selected to receive the 2009 C. Colburn Hardy Older Advocate Award, to be presented on April 22, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida.The Award recognizes volunteer leadership in programs for older Americans, with an emphasis on statewide advocacy for older persons. The award is given annually to a year round Florida resident who has consistently made significant contributions to policies or programs and services for older Americans in the State of Florida.
Linda Rubens
National Leadership Award
National Republican Congressional Committee
Presented to Linda Rubens, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council "in recognition of outstanding service and commitment to Republican Ideals and in particular for assistance and leadership in promoting a pro-business agenda including tax reform and fiscal responsiblity." The certificate was signed by Congressman Tom DeLay, Majority Leader.
Linda Rubens
2009 Executive of the Year
Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
"In recognition of your leadership, dedication to your staff, and unyielding commitment to ensure safe and affordable housing and the best quality of life for elder and disable Floridians, and with sincere appreciation for your service to FAHSA."
City Council Resolution 2009-269-A commends Winn Dixie Store #107 and the Board of Mount Carmel Gardens for "creative thinking and cooperative efforts to ensure the nutritional needs of the residents of Mount Carmel Gardens are met and a great spirit of community is fostered." The Resolution also "commends the volunteers of Mount Carmel Gardens for their willingness to pitch in and serve their fellow residents in making the new meal plan a workable reality."
Mount Carmel Gardens Nutrition Task Force
Best Practice Award
July 2009
Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
"In recognition of your extraordinary efforts to partner with socially committed businesses to provide residents with affordable nutritional meals and an enjoyable dining experience."
RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) awarded Mount Carmel Garden Activities and Programs an award of $600 to continue the program with senior volunteers.