Revised:  07/17/2010

NYSADVS PRESIDENT’S AWARD for PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

2010 Recipient

Kaye Derman - 4th Annual President’s Award Winner

A member of GNYADVS since 1995, Kaye Derman has consistently played an active role in both the Greater New York Chapter and on the state level. She has also served on the nominating committee for AHVRP (then ASDVS).

As the Assistant Director of Volunteer Services at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City since 1987, Kaye has had the opportunity to interview and place so many people from so many walks of life. Kaye was responsible for the development of the nationally known Premed Research Opportunities Program, placing college students from across the country into research opportunities at this prestigious academic medical center. Over the years, she has seen students go from premed college students, to medical students, to practicing physicians....and she feels fortunate to be part of the process. Additionally, Kaye has presented the Premed Research Opportunities Program at chapter level meetings, as well as at a New York City-wide conference on volunteerism sponsored by the Burden Center for the Aging.

Kaye was also actively involved with the United Hospital Fund, serving on several task force committees, including the Committee on Voluntary Initiatives, helping to shape the future of health care and volunteerism.

Her service to NYSADVS includes: finance chair, professional development chair (where she was instrumental in bringing the "Principles and Practices of Volunteer Management" course locally for the first time), conference co-chair, and conference program chair.

Kaye has been a steady, dignified presence at Board meetings over the years; always giving thoughtful consideration and valuable insight to whatever topic was on the table, but never letting that serious side of her overshadow her warmth, sense of humor, or her love for the association that she has served so passionately.

On a personal note, I have had the pleasure of developing a great friendship with Kaye as we traveled to many Board meetings and conferences together through the years...and, so, today it is my honor to present the 2010 President’s Award for Professional Excellence to my friend and colleague, Kaye Derman.