Meet Our Award Winners: Gene Petrucci

Annual operating budget: $370,000

How much raised annually: $289,613 in 2007 and $453,907 in 2008

Role models: The military commanders I have had as an officer in the United States Army, and my current boss, Cass Forkin, of Twilight Wish Foundation. They have shown me that dedication, loyalty, persistence and cooperation amongst diverse individuals, striving for a common good, can achieve unimaginable results.