Our very own Garry Maisel, President and CEO of Western Health Advantage was presented with the Individual Leadership award at the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento’s “Prelude to the Season”. The award honors individual businesses and civil leaders who have greatly contributed to one or more arts or cultural organizations in the region and demonstrated dedication above and beyond professional responsibilities, making a measurable impact on the region’s cultural landscape.
Under Garry’s leadership, Western Health Advantage has continues its decade-long commitment to the arts community. Through consistent funding, volunteering and dedication of staff resources, WHA has hoped to make a difference in organizations throughout the region. Garry, his executive team and Board of Directors believe great art is crucial for a healthy community. Supporting the arts is a core area of emphasis in our giving guidelines as well as a personal passion for many of our employee volunteers. Garry himself is a team leader for Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s Arts Initiative, “For Arts Sake” and moved to the leadership position, taking over for Mayor Johnson, in 2010/11. He is also past chair of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. In 2009 and 2010 Western Health Advantage has been a financial partner for the For Arts Sake Mayor’s Initiative, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, Sacramento Theatre Company, and the Sacramento Ballet.
For information on how you can get involved in the arts visit http://www.sacabc.org/.
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