Breaking the Silence Awards Gala

The 2nd Annual Breaking the Silence Awards Gala took place on January 28, 2012 at The Harbour Club in downtown Charleston! The event was hosted by the Zonta Club of Charleston and Liza’s Lifeline of SC. Our Key Note Speaker was Laura Hudson of South Carolina Crime Victim’s Council. The annual event is honoring individuals and organizations that are making a difference for domestic violence victims.

Congratulations to our 2012 winners:

Liza’s Lifeline Person of the Year ~ Ellen Steinberg, Assistant Solicitor

Best Professional ~ Elmire Raven, My Sister’s House

Best Volunteer ~ Sarah Finkelstein, NCJW & CAAIV

Best Advocate ~ Easter LaRoche, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office

We would like to express our gratitude to our judges:

Army Wives cast Sterling Brown, Wendy Davis and Terry Serpico; Channel 5 anchor Debi Chard & Post and Courier report Allyson Bird

Thank you to the performing ensemble, Silverstream Airways Flute Quartet:

Susan Kraybill on Flute

Suasan Farrell on Flute

Martin Jones on Alto Flute

Richard Show on Bass Flute