TRIO HONORED FOR COURAGE AND VISION

Leadership Greater Hartford honored three community leaders for their courage and vision in serving the Greater Hartford Community with Polaris Awards. Pictured, from left, are: Brian Haendiges, vice president of ING Americas, presenting sponsor of the 2008 Polaris Awards; Karen Lewis, president and CEO, South Arsenal Neighborhood Development (SAND) Corp.; Kenneth Kahn, executive director, Greater Hartford Arts Council; Carlos Ruiz, youth advocate, CT’s Workforce Investment Act and Jobs First Employment Service programs; and Ted Carroll, president, Leadership Greater Hartford.