Sawaya Values Award March RESPONSIBILITY Winner Bette Iacino

DENVER - When you first meet Bette Iacino you are struck by the quiet strength of a woman who has been advocating for others her whole life. Her soft spoken manner belies a ferocious talent for not only working with people but

A tremendous example of a person who takes responsibility for improving other's lives

developing programs that make a huge impact in our state and nation. Bette Iacino, the recipient of the Sawaya Values Awards March Responsibility Award, is the Director of Education and Advocacy at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

She focuses her time on state and federal legislative policies that affect homeless individuals, as well as communications and public education programs. Bette is also know nationwide for launching the first national breast cancer education program and directing the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign for more than 10 years.

"Bette Iacino instills a sense of hope for people that are indigent, disabled, homeless or just down on their luck. Her friendly demeanor and positive personality inspires others to help in her efforts," said Katie McClure in her nomination form.

Bette Iacino said, I am inspired by the people we serve. I am also inspired by the people I work with, their innovation and their extraordinary efforts...I am truly honored to win this award."

Michael Sawaya said, "Bette Iacino has spent her whole life not only caring about others, but using her exceptional talent to educate the nation and effect change on issues from breast cancer to global hunger to homelessness. She embodies the essence of the Responsibility Value for our March Sawaya Values Award. All of our awardees work to help people reach their potential, and Bette is a wonderful example." See Bette receive her award at YouTube video.

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homes and at-risk families, children and individuals throughout Colorado. The Sawaya Law Firm is making a $250 donation to the Colorado Coalitions for the Homeless in Bette Iacino's name.

ABOUT THE SAWAYA LAW FIRM

Michael Sawaya is the managing partner of The Sawaya Law Firm, a personal injury firm located in the historic Bailey Mansion at 1600 Ogden Street in Denver. The firm employs 18 attorneys and 80 staff and has been in business for more than 35 years. Areas of practice include auto accident injuries, medical malpractice, workers' compensation claims, Social Security & VA disability and credit collections. Learn more about The Sawaya Law Firm and its services at http://www.sawayalaw.com/.