Centennial Celebration presented by altafiber

The Laura and Richard Kretschmer Service Award

In 2017-2024, we recognized extraordinary volunteer service with the Laura and Richard Kretschmer Service Award. The honorees below exemplify the dedication and selflessness of our long-time patrons, Drs. Laura and Richard Kretschmer. The Kretschmers delivered selfless support of our mission to remove obstacles to communication for more than 60 years.

2024 – Dr. Roy M. Kulick

2023 – University of Cincinnati, College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Phyllis Breen, Nancy Fluharty, Carol Leslie, & Jo-Anne Prendeville

2022 – Susan Haumesser

2021 – Donna Mayerson, Ph.D.

2020 – Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Brian Keating, & Kevin Murray

2019 – The Shank Family, Robert, Lynn, Mady, Emma, and Nick

2018 – Bob Dehner

2017 – David Haffner

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For more information, please contact the Development and Marketing Department at squilligan@hearingspeechdeaf.org or (513) 487-7729.