The Angel Michael Award

Our Chief Executive Officer was honored recently by the Benedict Inn Sisters of St. Benedict.  All of us at Beacon of Hope Crisis Center are so grateful for Sandy’s leadership and are very proud that she was nominated and selected to receive this deserved award.  She received the Angels of Grace – Angel Michael Award!  In her speech at the awards luncheon to the hundreds of attendees, Sandy spoke with the spirit of our agency, she educated the room, moved those listening from laughter to tears, and shared about our ongoing and amazing innovative work serving victims of crime.

“I am honored to receive this recognition.  Thank you for this kindness. Thank you to all the Benedictine Sisters for the generous work that you do every day.  The Angel Michael Award – Defender of the dignity and goodness of others!  Wow – that IS what I do – but certainly not alone – I may lead this organization, but it is full of individuals with servants' hearts, and they too are defenders alongside me!  This job is hard, and it is so amazing to be recognized for it!  Saving lives and improving the quality of life for so many is why we do what we do every day and that is so truly rewarding!”  – Sandy Ziebold