Local Hearing Loss Stars Shine Brightly at National HLAA Convention

Posted on by JoAnne Dyer
Two women smiling. One is holding a crystal award.
Spirit of HLAA winner Glenda Philio (HLAA-WA Secretary) celebrates along with Erlene Van Der Meer (HLAA-Whatcom County).
A woman with white hair and glasses is smiling and holing a crystal award.
Glenda Philio accepts the Spirit of HLAA Award at the 2023 HLAA convention.
A woman in a red dress is shaking hands with someone just outside the picture, while another woman dressed in black smiles at the camera. They are on a stage.
Cheri Perazzoli accepts the Get in the Hearing Loop Award from Juliette Sterkensat the 2023 HLAA Convention.
Two women in glasses are on a stage, one holding a crystal award and the other speaking into the microphne at a podium.
Cheri Perazzoli (HLAA-WA President) and Ann Thomas (left) at the HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans.
Far away shot of a woman in glasses holding a crystal award.
JoAnne Dyer (HLAA-WA Communications) poses with her award at the 2023 HLAA convention in New Orleans.
Close up shot of a woman with long hair and a man with glasses. Their heads are very close together and they look very happy.
Social Media award winner JoAnne Dyer poses with her husband, Butch.


We’re so proud and happy for our HLAA 2023 award winners. These Washington State advocates shine so brightly, they’re noticed all across America.

Glenda Philio, HLAA-WA Secretary – Spirit of HLAA Award

Cheri Perazzoli, HLAA-WA President (with Ann Thomas) – Get in the Hearing Loop Award, for their creation of the hearing loop advocacy handbook and guidebook. David Abell was also honored with this award this year.

JoAnne Dyer, HLAA-WA Communications – Social Media Award

HLAA-WA – Website Award. Cheri Perazzoli accepted the award on behalf of HLAA-WA, praising the team who developed our new (award-winning!) website: Heather Patrick (writer and project manager), JoAnne Dyer (writer), Scott Marlow (web developer and designer), Peg Ogle (graphic designer), and the many folks who offered reviews, edits, and feedback.

The awards were presented at the 2023 HLAA Convention in New Orleans on June 30, 2023. For more convention highlights and photos, see HLAA’s coverage.

One thought on “Local Hearing Loss Stars Shine Brightly at National HLAA Convention”

  1. Danny Beatty says:
    July 19, 2023 at 11:26 am

    Congratulations to all HLAA-WA winners and attendees at the National Convention last month. I appreciate all the varied programs that those so long involved in helping us with hearing loss. Thank you! Danny

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