Friendship Foundation Host 4th Annual Vision & Values Awards

ROANOKE, VA – Friendship celebrated the outstanding contributions of three exceptional individuals at its annual Vision & Values Awards ceremony. Held at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, the event recognized the Rev. Adrian E. Dowell, Ms. Annette Lewis, and Mr. John B. Williamson, III for their unwavering commitment to serving the Roanoke Valley community.

“These honorees embody the values of accountability, compassion, positivity, respect, and teamwork that are at the core of Friendship’s mission,” said Joe Hoff, President and CEO of Friendship.“ Their dedication to uplifting others has made a significant impact on our community, and we are honored to recognize their achievements.”

The Vision & Values Awards ceremony highlighted the honorees’ remarkable contributions:

• Rev. Adrian E. Dowell: Recognized for his 30 years of ministry, community service, and volunteer coaching.
• Ms. Annette Lewis: Honored for her leadership in improving the lives of families living in poverty through her work at Total Action for Progress (TAP).
• Mr. John B. Williamson, III: Celebrated for his extensive service in corporate governance, academic associations, and nonprofits, including his 24 years on the Friendship Foundation Board of Directors.

Emceed by Dick Daniels, morning show host and program director at Q99 FM, the Vision & Values Awards ceremony featured a brunch, inspiring speeches, and a video highlighting Friendship's mission and impact. Proceeds from the event will benefit Friendship's Resident Benevolence Fund, which assists seniors facing financial hardship.

Friendship extends its gratitude to the sponsors who made the event possible: Cary Street Partners, Clearstead, Marsh McLennan Agency, Roanoke Gas Company, Goodman Allen Donnelly, 5PointsCreative, Woods Rogers, Grove Med, Bank of Botetourt, Brown Edwards & Company, Good Samaritan Hospice, USI Insurance Services, and WDBJ Television.

About Friendship

Friendship Retirement Community is a nonprofit senior living community that offers a variety of housing and on-site healthcare services to serve a wide range of residents, including those with limited financial means. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919,Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care—independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. In a time when 4-in-5 residential care facilities are run by for-profit companies, Friendship, as a non-profit, continues to strive to invest profits back into our communities and to focus o nbeing a good neighbor. Visit friendship.us for more.            

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