AKRON, Ohio — November 10, 2026 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties was pleased to recognize Anne E. Lazzerini as a “Making a Difference” award recipient at the November 5th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser held at the John S. Knight Center.
The “Making a Difference” award honors longtime Goodwill Director and Honorary Director Mary Beth Kluge, who served the agency as a volunteer leader for over two decades. She was posthumously recognized as the award’s inaugural recipient in 2022. The award may be given annually to a Goodwill team member, director, key agency volunteer or community leader who has contributed significant time, talent or treasure to support Goodwill’s mission.
Goodwill Chair of the Board of Directors Julie Katz, 2025 Goodwill Community Service Honoree Sylvia Trundle, and Anne’s sister, Margaret Jordan, honor Anne E. Lazzerini during the presentation of Goodwill’s “Making a Difference” Award at the 20th Taste of Vintage.
Celebrating Anne E. Lazzerini through her memorable Taste of Vintage model portraits, 2010-2025.
Goodwill’s is proud to announce Anne E. Lazzerini as a “Making a Difference” honoree. A beloved friend of Goodwill and passionate advocate for her community, Anne graced the Taste of Vintage runway from 2010 through 2025, welcoming fellow models and guests with her signature warmth, energy and radiant smile. Her unexpected passing earlier this year reminds us all to be joyful and make a positive difference each day. Anne’s legacy of kindness and service lives on. A proud University of Akron alumna, Anne served on the National Alumni Board of the College of Business and was a dedicated trustee of Keep Akron Beautiful. Through her unwavering commitment to helping others and making Akron a better place, Anne exemplified the spirit of the Mary Beth Kluge “Making a Difference” Award and left a lasting impact on Goodwill and the entire Akron community.
Event Sponsors
Diamond: Kathy & Andy Moock; Platinum: Morgan Parke; Presper Financial Architects; Synthomer Foundation; Gold: Medical Mutual of Ohio Charitable Gift Fund; PNC Financial Services Group; W3 Financial Group; Silver: Clarity HR; Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services; Eric & Nan McClenaghan; Buffy Phillips & Go Red for Women; S.A. Comunale; Watkins Family; Bronze: Kristin & David Beynon; Brennan Manna & Diamond; Campbell Construction; Clark Family; Crain, Langner & Co.; Danielle J. Kimmell; Roetzel & Andress; Kim & Chas Schreckenberger; Marc Servodio, CFP®, AIF® – Vita Advisors, LLC; Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services; J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Company; Copper: Bober Markey Fedorovich; Fifth Third Bank; Patron Table Sponsor: Snyder & Snyder Real Estate, Inc.; Table Sponsor: Lauren D’Alessio; Brian Fortney; GPD Group; Helluva Container, Inc.; Meaden & Moore; People First Day Program and Transportation; Sue Warren, Keller Williams Chervenic Realty; Diamond Patron: Dr. Pleas R. Chambers III; Bill & Mary Glaeser; William & Susan Hanlon; Julie & Randy Katz; Greg & Jackie McDermott; Charles & Leslie Zonfa; Platinum Patron: Chip Clupper & Zebulon Keller; Laura & Christopher Judge; Gold Patron: Russ Vernon; Patron: Greta Johnson; Deanna Manes; Gregg Manes; John Shulan; Stacy Shulan; Media: akronlife and WAKR/WONE/WQMX/WNWV.
About Goodwill Industries Serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland Counties
The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation that helps individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. Operating in the five-county region of Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland, the agency was established in 1927. It is a private, independent organization, operating as an affiliate member of Goodwill Industries International. Goodwill helps to directly strengthen the region’s workforce through its employment programs and indirectly through the net proceeds from its retail outlets and business services division. For more information about GIA, visit www.goodwillakron.org or call 800-989-8428.
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Contact: Leah Davis
(330) 786-2519
ldavis@goodwillakron.org