The Dorothy Cardwell "Sunny" Knickerbocker Award is presented to an individual or organization whose leadership in the community has had a significant impact on the ability of Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge to achieve its goals.

This major award bears Mrs. Knickerbocker's name because her life's work reflected so clearly the values at the core of the Planned Parenthood mission. She was committed to assisting the disadvantaged, and she knew that making family planning available was an essential step in enabling self-determination.

Mrs. Knickerbocker believed that education about sexuality was at the heart of the Planned Parenthood mission, for without it, women and men cannot make informed, responsible choices about their relationships, their families, and their lives.

The honoree this year is Janet Miller. Janet has been an active member of the Advisory council of the Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge since 1994. She has served on both its Development and Education Committees and has worked hard to promote programs that provide reproductive health information through schools and community groups. Janet's passion for children and families comes through most with her involvement in community and school programs including her work at the Boys and Girls Club, St. Anne's-Belfield School, Habitat for Humanity and The Hill School.

See also, Janet Miller's Remarks.