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Recognition

What is the H.O.P.E. Award?

H.O.P.E. Award/Honorees for Lifetime Achievement

Since 2014, The Hope Foundation has recognized individuals with the H.O.P.E. Award for Lifetime Achievement, which honors individuals who are Honorable, Outstanding, Philanthropic, and Excellent. The first recipient of this prestigious award was Henry Nemenz, who spent many years donating his time, money, and resources to children in the Valley. 

Over the years, we have received numerous nominations for this award, and as a result of the number of deserving nominees, have expanded the award. We now present the award to a group of honorees, as well as one overall award recipient. We hope that, through this, we can recognize the nominees who so greatly deserve this recognition.

2014-17

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Henry Nemenz

H.O.P.E. Award 2014

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Jack Gocala

H.O.P.E. Award 2015

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George Gabriel

H.O.P.E. Award 2016

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Raymond Marrow

H.O.P.E. Award 2017

2018

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Simon Arias

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2018

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Kathy Cook

H.O.P.E. Award 2018​

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Mary Duke

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2018

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Dr. Heather Hrina Medvec

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2018

2019

Mike Currington

H.O.P.E. Award 2019

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Coach Ed DiGregio

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2019

Rey Esparra

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2019

Ricky Pasco

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2019

Mackenzie Pasco

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2019

Corey Patrick

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2019

Deryck Toles

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2019

2020/2022

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Delphine Baldwin-Casey

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2020

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Dr. Ronald Dwinnells

H.O.P.E. Award 2022

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Michele Jones

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2022

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Brandon Perry

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2020

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Margie Petrunia

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2022

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Mary Anne Russo

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2022

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Betty Strawderman

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2022

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Chaplain Daniel Tayman

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2022

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Holly Welch

H.O.P.E. Award 2020

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Amy Zell

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2020

2023

Robert Berk

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2023

Rebecca Keck

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2023

Stephanie Mathews

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2023

Sister Patricia McNicholas

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2023

Brenda Rider

H.O.P.E. Award 2023

2024

Amber Bonilla

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2024

Kristin Demidovich

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2024

Lynn Maro

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2024

Katina Stamos

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2024

Janiene Taylor

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2024

Domonique Williams

H.O.P.E. Honoree 2024

The Hope Foundation's Hall of Fame

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 2012 at the Game of Hope Classic/KIDS Fun Zone event. The people or organizations that are inducted into the Hall of Fame have advocated for the community and support the mission of The Hope Foundation. In addition, we celebrate their accomplishments and distinguishing them as hard-working community members for The Foundation.

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Individuals and Organizations in the Hall of Fame

Here are the individuals and organizations that were inducted into the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Hall of Fame.

2012

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Coach Ed DiGregorio

Hall of Fame (2012)

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Coach Dom Rosselli

Hall of Fame (2012)

2013

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Jim Graham

Hall of Fame (2013)

Award being Presented To A Woman

YSU/YSU Athletics

Hall of Fame (2013)

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