The following received special recognition during DRIS' Annual Recognition Reception, Friday, February 9, 2007:

Founder's Circle of Friends

• Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI).

Elizabeth M. Wight Award for Top Hours

• David Stenson, regular reader and substitute reader, 280 hours!
• Denniece Clifton, host of Soul Journey: A Positive Tip
• Jane Strand, host of American Way
• Dick Burke, special recognition for work on Storytellers
• Janet Watkins, special recognition for work on Storytellers
• David Adrian, special recognition for work on Storytellers
• Esther Purify, special recognition for work on Storytellers
• Special Mention: Ed Weidenbach host of Spaces, which was accepted into the 2007 Gallery Walk at Wayne State University's 8th Annual Art of Aging Successfully conference

Mark C. Otis Award for Special Service

• Tracey Morris Singleton, regular reader, substitute, advisor and keynote speaker

Listener's Choice

• The Carole Elder and Ross Pudaloff reading team (nominated by DRIS listeners)

Special thanks go to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, DRIS Producer Steve Sholtes and the many DRIS listeners who took their turn at the piano, auction donors, and all the many volunteers who made the reception event possible!