Vocational Visions’ “Under the Sea” Gala Heartwarming Affair
KUDOS Newport Beach Staff
Vocational Visions, which provides programs, services and support to develop the talents of adults with disabilities, held its Enchanted Evening gala, “Under the Sea.” Awards were given to businesses, another nonprofit and volunteers who have impacted the nonprofit. The evening’s highlight was the performance by the nonprofit’s clients singing and dancing to “Surf City,” “Octopus’s Garden” and their signature song “This is Me.” Photography Tony Lattimor
Under the Sea gala decorTyler Heilman with Whole Foods, Laguna Niguel, Employer of the Year, center, with Vocational Visions Executive Director Joan McKinney, left, and Board Chairperson Dr. Linda Albers, rightBoard Vice Chair Hilary Hurt with Donor of the Year Barbara Boteler, co-choreographer of client performance2019 Volunteer of the Year Jill Cooper with 2018 Volunteer of the Year Lori Bartlett. Both women chaired the silent auctionRepresenting Vendor of the Year, Rancho Mesa Insurance, Sam Brown, right, with his wife Jaime, second from right, and, from left, Riley and Jessica PrattMichal and Ed Lee of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, sponsor and longtime supporterVocational Visions patient Alan Scherner with his mother Teresa SchernerVocational Visions participant performers, from left, Christian Scherner, Kim Stage, Amy Keran, Cheri and rest of the 28-member dance ensemble
