Awards & Recognitions
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Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service
In 2024, Stacey received the Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service, an honor presented by Smart Business Network. This award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to serve their communities and make a lasting impact. Stacey’s contributions were recognized during the event on December 11, 2024, and highlights from the ceremony can be viewed here. Additional details about the award are available here.
Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers Award
In 2021, Stacey was honored with the prestigious “Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers” Award, presented by The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and community service in the greater Cleveland area. The virtual award ceremony showcased Stacey's achievements and can be viewed here. More details about the award and its past recipients can be found here.
Mentor of the Year - 2018: Stacey’s Unwavering Impact
In 2018, Stacey was honored as the Mentor of the Year by College Now Greater Cleveland, a testament to her profound impact on those she supports. Her mentee, Tashir Stover, describes Stacey’s influence as life-changing:
"Let me start by just saying, one paragraph is not sufficient enough to describe how Stacey has impacted my life. Stacey should definitely be Mentor of the Year because she is helping me through the most nerve-racking part of my life so far - a personal, life-altering change. Also, I am strongly introverted and so I am not as readily open about intimate subjects with others. Most of the time, it's honestly a struggle for me to just say 'Hi' to a new person. But, it had been extremely easy to connect with Stacey from the start. Anyway, when I told her about this life-altering change, she immediately affirmed me, simply by saying that she would address me in any manner that I wanted and our relationship wouldn't change because of it. I even disclosed this information to her, before my siblings and father, which gave me the confidence to tell some of them and eventually the rest. Honestly, she has become like another sister to me and I have even had the honor of inviting her to a family gathering recently. She seems to fit right in. In addition to that, she introduced me to opportunities that I probably would not have explored, otherwise, like eating at different restaurants and attending a lecture on Dark Matter and a play. She provides a lot of laughs, great advice, warm smiles and hugs, words of wisdom, and a sense of peace when I am with her. Most importantly for me, at least, she is open to sharing parts of her life, too. This is helping me feel more comfortable with expressing myself and engaging with others. Thank you, Stacey, for helping me become more comfortable in my own skin and being more of a sister to me than a mentor. Considering that I have four sisters, I didn't expect to have another in three years’ time. Haha."
This heartfelt tribute captures the essence of Stacey’s mentorship: her ability to inspire confidence, foster personal growth, and build lasting bonds that extend far beyond expectations. Tashir’s words are a shining testament to Stacey’s remarkable impact as a mentor and friend.
Celebrating Stacey’s Achievements
Stacey’s unwavering commitment to leadership, innovation, and community impact has earned her well-deserved recognition. In 2021, she was named one of the Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers, celebrating her leadership and service in the Cleveland community. Most recently, in 2024, Stacey was honored with the Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service, recognizing her dedication to improving the lives of those around her. These awards reflect Stacey’s passion for creating positive change and setting an inspiring example for others to follow. Stay tuned for photos and updates showcasing Stacey’s award-winning moments!
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