Former instructor Joe Pratt and his band set the mood with some smooth jazz.

CTP's original "What if." poster-girl, graduate Loretta Powell, received the Al Nies "Further" Award, presented by Ainsley Nies.

Many long-time supporters from CTP's partner agency, the California State Department of Rehabilitation, attended the celebration. Pictured are DR's Henry Leng and Theresa Woo (and husband Steven Woo).

CTP's most recent Programming Graduate, Wilson Cheng, partied with the old-timers.

Some of the "young at heart" in attendance, Jack Keily and former CTP Office Manager, Bella Celnik.

CTP Community supporters Ann and Sam Cupolo-Freeman, CTP graduate Sandra Luce (standing), Marylou Breslin of DREDF (who accepted award on behalf of honoree Scott Luebking) and Zona Roberts (standing).

Joe Quinn, CTP's Director of Training, prepares to introduce honoree Maureen Fitzgerald.

Joan Breves introduced Nelson Fincher, a CTP grad and longtime IBM-er, as one of CTP's great success stories.

CIL's Executive Director Jan Garrett got to hear about the life of a CTP student from current OST trainee Veronica Stocks.

Karen Goodwyn introduces honoree Neil Jacobson.

Former CTP Admissions and Student Services Coordinator Alana Theriault and her partner Chuck Desmarais.

Mark Vanni, recent OST graduate signs with partner, Patricia Souza and CTP Programming grad and current Kaiser employee Nancy Bennett. Open captions (shown in the background), as well as ASL interpreting were provided for Deaf and Hard of Hearing guests.

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A table of honoree and CTP co-founder Neil Jacobson's Wells Fargo "posse".

CTP graduate and Board President Linda Kennedy Pratt created and dedicated this "Project Salmon" art piece to honor the work of CTP Staff. Project Lead and Board Member Ainsley Nies and Linda's husband Joe Pratt assist in the presentation.

Display picturing some of the many instructors who have taught at CTP over the years.

CTP's Programming Instructor and Chief Technology Guru, Alex Tabony.

Honoree and former CTP Job Developer Pauline Vela, accompanied by her daughter.

Ken Stein, who presented the award to honoree Scott Luebking, seated with long-time CTP supporter Val Vavona.

Enjoying the show are (l to r) Lela DeVia of CIL, CTP grad Sandra Luce and Gerald Baptiste of CIL.

Bill Bruckner (husband of former CTP staff member Vicky Bruckner) and former CTP Board member Martha Zimet enjoying the food at Spenger's Fish Grotto.

Longtime BAC supporter Marylynn Smith-Kenefick and CTP's Joan Breves got to recount some of their glory days.

OST Instructor Dana Cayce and OST student Veronica Stocks.

Tim McInerney, CTP Programming Graduate and current CTP Board member.