Celebrating Founder’s Day at the Boldly BVI Awards Breakfast

On May 8, Clovernook Center celebrated both our 122nd anniversary and the Boldly BVI Awards Breakfast on Founder’s Day. The event, held at the Cincinnati Art Museum, honored five individuals whose dedication and extraordinary achievements have made the world more accessible and inclusive for those who are blind or visually impaired.

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 award winners for their leadership and advocacy in support of the BVI community.

• Bill Dorward, Community Award
• Dan Kelley, President’s Award
• Sumaira Latif, Vision Over Sight Award

The newly created Kathleen DeLaura Distinguished Service Award was presented to Kathy DeLaura, Clovernook Center consultant, and former Clovernook Center President and CEO, Chris Faust.

Limited-edition, commemorative Rookwood Tiles (pictured) were also debuted in honor of Founder’s Day. If you are interested in purchasing a tile to support Clovernook Center, please email advancement@clovernook.org.

Clovernook Center extends its sincere thanks to our sponsors:

• Independence & Innovation Sponsor: Eurostampa
• Braille Excellence Sponsors: 4100, William Dorward, Anne and Ted Jaroszewicz
• Advocacy Sponsors: Judy & Michael J. Ehrensberger, HUB, Spearhead Labs
• Assistive Technology Sponsors: Barnes Denning, Blue CPAs / Advisors, Gallagher