Awards and recognition of PHAME's excellence

• Recognition

  • "It was truly an experience for me, as well as my son. Organizations such as this, that start at the grassroots level with one person's idea, are true examples of acting locally, while thinking globally."
    - Parent of a PHAME student Read the article this statement was taken from

  • "Carol [and Michael] are exceptional people who bring music, art, and joy into the lives of other exceptional people. There should be a PHAME Academy in every city in the country."
    - Kathy Smith, Retired News Anchor

  • "PHAME is rare. I feel most accepted and given the opportunity to do the things I've always wanted to do when I come to PHAME."
    - Joan Reid, PHAME Student

  • "PHAME is a place where I can act by myself and open up and express who I really am inside."
    - Nancy Jameson, PHAME Student

  • "For 17 years, Jason has had this wonderful and positive venue to receive classes from professionals...acceptance and applause from his performances, to make friends, and have fun."
    - Judy Marick, parent of PHAME Student Jason Marick

  • "PHAME is a nonprofit academy and the only one in the country that offers a full arts curriculum for people with special needs."
    - Chris Jordan of The Portland Tribune
    A case of stage might May 28, 2004

• Awards:
  • *1990*
    • Service Award by the Sons of N.E. Hancock for Superior Services
  • *1991*
    • Carol Stady awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Arc of Multnomah County
    • Volunteers of PHAME awarded outstanding service by the Arc of Multnomah
      County
      
  • *1992*
    • Outstanding Recreational Program awarded by the Arc of Clark County
      
  • *1993*
    • Volunteer Carol Stady awarded Mayor's Spirit Award by Mayor Vera Katz
      
  • *1994*
    • Carol Stady and Students of PHAME awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Commercial Club of Portland
    • Carol Stady awarded outstanding involvement by the International Very
      Special Arts Festival
    • PHAME, Carol Stady, and Rick Lewis awarded for outstanding contributions to the community by the Arc of Clark County
      
  • *1999*
    • Carol Stady awarded Educator of the year by the Arc of Oregon
      
  • *2002*
    • Carol Stady awarded Arts and Culture Silver Hall of Fame award by Elders in Action
      
  • *2005*
    • Outstanding Organization award by the Arc of Multnomah County
    • Carol Stady awarded Woman of the Year by Arc of Multnomah County
    • Carol Stady awarded Woman of the Year by Marylhurst University