Shining a Light on Excellence: Meet Our 2025 MVP Award Winners!
At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., we believe in celebrating the incredible people who power our mission every single day. That’s why we’re excited to unveil the 2025 MVP Award winners—an inspiring group of team members who go above and beyond to make a difference in our workplaces, our communities, and in the lives of others.
This year, nominations came in from across the country, recognizing employees at every level for their leadership, integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to our mission. From frontline workers to support staff, each nominee reminded us why the Lighthouse is such a special place.
What is the MVP Award?
The MVP Award honors employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance and live out the values of the Lighthouse—leadership, compassion, excellence, and empowerment. It’s one of the highest forms of recognition across our organization.
Celebrating Our 2025 MVPs
We’re proud to honor 16 outstanding individuals with this year’s award. Each winner receives a $150 bonus, an MVP certificate, and a limited-edition MVP T-shirt to mark the occasion.
President and CEO George Abbott announced the winners during a special presentation event at our Seattle campus, celebrating not just their achievements—but the spirit of excellence they bring to everything they do.
And now, let’s meet our 2025 MVPs!
Seattle
Ron Beigh, Division Manager Aerospace
Ghirmatsion Gebeye, Production Worker I Defense
Michelle Denzer, Production Worker II Defense
Mike Beeksmam, CNC Machinist III Aerospace
Darryl Roberts, Front Office Assistant
Steve Harrison, Contract Administrator II
Dr. Anna Shagas, Optometrist, Low Vision
Michael Walker, Production Worker II Defense
Fatima Mustafic, Production Worker II Defense
Jennifer Hess, Support Services Coordinator
Summerville
Sharon Dunbar, Production Worker SMV
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers
Eline Pouesi, Special Projects Manager BSC
Leo Paasch, Buyer BSC
INL
Di Black, Computer and Technology Skills Supervisor
Barbara King, Control Clerk Shipping SPO
Timothy Scharff, Production Worker l SPO
Please join us in celebrating these MVPs—not just for what they do, but for how they do it: with heart, skill, and a deep commitment to making a difference.
