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Voice of Conscience Award Winners
2006
Employee Winner Judith Lackey, Senior Project manager Middletown, CT Judith Lackey, Senior Project Manager, was selected as winner of the 2006 Voice of Conscience Employee Award. Inspired by her mother's battle with breast cancer, Judith has walked hundreds of miles, raised thousands of dollars, and sewn countless CUREchiefs, which serve as headwear for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Her infectious enthusiasm has inspired dozens of colleagues, friends, and family members to walk, solicit, and sew to raise money for cancer research. She is the compassionate engine behind an impressive array of charitable accomplishments. In 2002, she spearheaded the production and sale of a cookbook called “Tribute to Heroes,” which benefited victims of the 9/11 tragedy. As Chair of the Middletown Aetna Volunteer Council, the entity charged with organizing workplace volunteering, she increased membership from about 50 employees to more than 160. She organized a Hurricane Katrina-drive that collected over 1,200 items in three days. In addition, she manages more than four major volunteer events per year and regularly lends a hand to Meals on Wheels and other local charities. 
back to top2005 National Winner Rosalynn Carter Former First Lady of the United States Atlanta, GA Rosalynn Carter has been an advocate for mental health, early childhood immunization, human rights and conflict resolution through her work at The Carter Center, which she founded with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, in 1982. She has had a lifelong dedication to issues affecting women and children. In 1991, she and Mrs. Betty Bumpers, wife of former U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers, launched "Every Child by Two," a campaign to publicize the need for early childhood immunizations. She has focused much-needed attention on the plight of people suffering from mental illnesses and helped reduce the stigma that prevents many people from receiving proper care. Mrs. Carter was an active honorary chair of the President's Commission on Mental Health, which resulted in passage of the Mental Health Systems Act of 1980. Employee Winner Alan Karpinski, Network Provider Services Consultant Aetna, High Point, NC Alan Karpinski, was recognized for his impressive contributions to the local Multiple Sclerosis Society's annual Tour to Tanglewood bike ride, as well as his extensive volunteer work for causes such as the Greensboro Human Race Walk, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Project Linus. In 2004, he persuaded 27 people, coworkers and non-employees - many of them just weekend riders -- to participate in the two-day, 90-mile event. "Team Aetna" raised over $27,000 and Alan was named captain of the year. Co-chairman of the High Point office Aetna Volunteer Council, he has participated in many other projects, including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Triad Health Project, the Winter Walk for AIDS, Santa for Seniors and Support the Troops.
back to top2004 National Winner David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. National Center for Primary Care, Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Employee Winner Ione James, Medical Claim Analyst Aetna, Tampa, FL
back to top2003 National Winner Raul Yzaguirre, President National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Washington, D.C. Employee Winner Harry Hom, Systems Planner Aetna, Middletown, CT
back to top2002 National Winner Ambassador Andrew Young Employee Award Veronica Turner
back to top2001 National Winner Valerie Beckles, M.D. Employee Awards West-Central Region Winner: Peggy Countryman. Capitol Region Winner: Tammy Faulk. Western Region Winner: Paula McGlasson. Northeast Region Winner: Richard Mills. Midwest Region Winner: Paul Rodrigues. Mid-Atlantic Region Winner: Tim Tilson.
back to top2000 Aetna Employee Arthur Chen, Senior Vice President Central Taiwan Business Administration Aetna Taiwan Aetna Employee Dr. David Layland, Network Medical Director Aetna Houston
back to top1998 National Winner Eunice Kennedy Shriver Employee Award Ruby Brown, Customer Service Professional Aetna, Fresno, CA
back to top1997 Achiever Richard E. Lapchick, Director The Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Northeastern University Boston, MA Activist Henry J. Fernandez, Founder and Executive Director Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, New Haven, CT Aetna Achiever Maria F. McKeon, Counsel Aetna Financial Services, Hartford Aspirant Dierdra A. Gray, Graduate Student Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs New York, NY Breaking Barriers Award Rachel Robinson
back to top1996 Achiever Oseola McCarty, Retired Laundress Hattiesburg, MS Activist Roland F. Gutierrez, M.D., Director HOPE Clinic, Philadelphia, PA Aetna Achievers Lynn M. Ragali, Systems Consultant Bond Department, Property & Casualty Division John E. Purcell, Systems Advisor Claim Information Technology, Property & Casualty Division Aetna, Hartford, CT Aspirant Kobi Little, Founder and Chairman Center for Leadership and Action, Baltimore, MD
back to top1995 Achiever Julius L. Chambers, Chancellor North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC Activist Monsignor. William J. Linder, Founder New Community Corp, Newark, NJ Aetna Achiever Peter J. Connell, Vice President and Senior Counsel Federal Government Relations Washington, D.C. Aspirant Marie-Louise Ramsdale, Executive Director City Year Columbia, Columbia, SC
back to top1994 Achiever Alan C. Page, Associate Justice Minnesota Supreme Court and President of Page Education Foundation Minneapolis, MN Activist Wendy S. Kopp, President and Founder Teach for America, New York, NY Aetna Achiever James G. Diller, M.D., Medical Director Aetna Health Plans of Ohio Toledo, OH Aspirant Neil I. Willenson, Director Camp Heartland Project Milwaukee, WI
back to topIf you would like more information about any of the Voice of Conscience winners, please e-mail the Aetna Foundation. 
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