Members of the O'Donnell family received awards Friday, Oct. 27, from the Blind Association of Butler and Armstrong. From left are Kevin and Daneen O'Donnell, Bill and Sue O'Donnell, Jeffrey and Jeannie O'Donnell, Karen O'Donnell and Gayle Funk. Submitted photo

The Blind Association of Butler and Armstrong announced this year's Helen Keller Award winners: Karen, Kevin, Bill and Jeff O’Donnell and Butler Coffee Lab. They were honored at the 33rd annual Harvest Moon Charity Dance on Friday, Oct. 27.

A news release said the O’Donnell family has been supportive of the nonprofit community in Butler with their time, talents and finances.

Butler Coffee Lab founders Terry Kaiserman and Nadine Tripodi were recognized at the ceremony for their philanthropic support of the nonprofit community and their mission to employ individuals who have a disability. They took their passion for coffee and created an opportunity to employ and empower individuals who have a disability, the news release said.

The Blind Association also named Paul Wulff as its 2023 employee of the year, citing his innovation and dedication of 12 years of service at Out of Sight Shredding.

Paul Wulff, left, was named the Blind Association's Employee of the Year at the Helen Keller Awards Friday, Oct. 27. At right is Dr. Jennifer Bindernagel, executive director of the Blind Association of Butler and Armstrong. Submitted photo

Nadine Tripodi and Terry Kaiserman stand with a Helen Keller Award they received Oct. 27 from the Blind Association of Butler and Armstrong for their work at Butler Coffee Lab. Submitted photo