Welcome to the 9th Annual WNYPBN Elegant Evening to Remember. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be celebrating our 2020-2021 award recipients virtually throughout the month of November!

This month, we celebrate the commitment and dedication of those who continue to help us grow, for they have bloomed where they were planted to help those in need! Sincere congratulations to all of our award recipients.

"The Flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all." ~ Walt Disney

We recognize the volunteers, physicians, nurses, individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the bereaved community in Western New York.

Click on the links below, to learn more about each honoree and what this award means to them. Help us honor our award recipients by supporting the programs of the WNYPBN. Donations can be made in their honor, on their individual pages, or by selecting "Give Now" at the top of the page.

Together, we will continue to help families, honor lives, and provide hope, healing and peace for the future.

Private Based Physician of the Year:

Dr. Kristen Smyers MD, FACOG Click here to read more about Dr. Kristen Smyers!

Community Based Physician of the Year:

Dr. Anne Marie Davis DO, FACOG Click here to read more about Dr. Anne Davis!

NICU Based Physician of the Year:

Dr. Jayasree Nair MD Click here to read more about Dr. Jayasree Nair!

Nurse of the Year:

Nancy Owen, RN, BSN, CLC Click here to read more about Nancy!

Volunteer of the Year:

Aaron Sypniewski, CPA Controller Click here to read more about Aaron!

Community Service Awards:

Katharine Meyer - Arthur's Light Click here to read more about Katharine & Arthur's Light!

Constance J. Perna, RN, LFD - Perna, Dengler & Roberts Funeral Home & WNYPBN Board of Directors Click Here to read more about Constance!

Thank you to all of our supporting Sponsors:

~ Catholic Health ~ Hunt Mortgage Corp. ~ Rockside Nine ~ Bank on Buffalo ~

~ Evans Bank ~ Cavalier Wine and Spirits ~ Senator Tim Kennedy ~