Join us for the 27th annual James Eddie Mooney Awards, on Thursday March 6th, and celebrate our friends with disabilities and the contributions they make to our community.
The Eddie Mooney Award honors outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations in Putnam County that have made a lasting impact in supporting and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Named in memory of Eddie Mooney, a dedicated advocate, this annual event celebrates champions of inclusion and community involvement.
Join us in recognizing those who go above and beyond to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities, while helping raise awareness and support for The Arc of Putnam County’s mission.
The James "Eddie" Mooney Leadership Award
The James Eddie Mooney Leadership Award has been established to recognize the accomplishments of people with disabilities within our community. The annual award is presented to an individual with an intellectual and developmental disability who displays the qualities of leadership, independence and courage that were hallmarks of Eddie's life.
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Jonathan Hurt 2022 | Sara Flynn 2021 | Michael Wooten 2020 | Geneva Wilkinson 2019 | LaTosha Obry 2018 | Jeffrey Jordan 2017 | Frank Koehler
2016 | Craig McCray, Posthumously 2015 | George Collins 2014 | Aaron Bennett 2013 | Tyrone McKnight 2012 | Eddie Lillie 2011 | Lance Watson 2010 | Ola Mae Session 2009 | Jonathan Jason Stanley 2008 | Lisa Marie Gagnon 2007 | Terrance Griffin
2006 | Bobby Downey 2005 | Carolyn & Francis Gore Jackson 2004 | Craig Wonder 2003 | Phillip Warren 2002 | Charles Congleton 2001 | Amy Pophom 2000 | Mary & Todd Katz 1999 | David Masters 1998 | Judith Cashmore
The Lucille Flint Volunteer of the Year Award
The Lucille Flint Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an individual or organization who, through their volunteer efforts, elevate the mission of The Arc of Putnam County.
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Beck Automotive Group 2022 | Azalea City Brewing Co. 2021 | Jane Hafner 2020 | The Acoustic Circle, Billy Ennis 2019 | Palatka High School 2018 | Eddie Klein
2017 | Beck Automotive Group 2016 | Wayne Hart 2015 | Sunrise Rotary Club, PHS Softball team 2014 | Gerri Robinson & Victoria Davis 2013 | John Collette 2012 | Putnam Physicians 2011 | Anne Eller
2010 | Tammy Sanders 2009 | OuttaSight 2008 | Mark Arrington 2007 | Linda O'Byrne 2006 | Dot Driggers 2005 | Tom & Sharon Flatter 2004 | Wayne & Sharene Hart 2003 | Mary June Moody