Sunshine Foundation names January Dennison 2006 Dream Village Humanitarian of the Year TRC President

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Date: 08 Dec 2006

Contact:  Leatrice West, Public Relations Manager 863-419-8860
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Haines City, FL January Dennison has been singled out by The Sunshine Foundation, a non-profit, wish granting organization for critically, terminally, and abused children, as the 2006 Dream Village Humanitarian of the Year for her outstanding commitment, dedication and contributions to the organization and the community. Mrs. Dennison who founded Technology Research Consultants, Inc. (TRC) in 1998, an avionic engineering firm, transitioned her company from Huntsville, AL to Haines City, FL in 2003.

Mrs. Dennison is the first recipient to receive the prestigious Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Humanitarian of the Year Award. The Award was created to recognize the philanthropic efforts and contributions of community leaders was given to Mrs. Dennison at the Sunshine Foundation Gala and the Haines City Chamber Business After Hours event by Bill Sample, founder of the thirty (30) year-old dream granting organization. Mr. Sample said "The Sunshine Foundation, with the assistance of committed and dedicated leaders like Mrs. Dennison has granted over 31,000 dreams to critically, terminally ill, and abused children since its inception".

Upon receiving the Award, Mrs. Dennison commented, "I am deeply honored to represent our community as the Dream Village Humanitarian of the Year and thank the Sunshine Foundation for this exciting opportunity to highlight our firm, our employees and our community." "TRC proudly recognizes and thanks the Warfighters for their contributions to this great nation that allows us the freedom and opportunity to make a difference throughout our communities."

Headquartered in Haines City, Florida, TRC provides new technology for the critical needs of the military. The company manufactures a wide range of avionic products including gyroscopes for the Blackhawk helicopter, a mainstay of the American Armed Forces. TRC is noted for its consistent revenue growth, 100% on-time delivery, and its good corporate citizenship.

Mrs. Dennison and her dedicated team of employees have gained a solid reputation for their commitment to the community. Mrs. Dennison, a Korean linguist, volunteers to interpret for families at the Sunshine Foundation and has also underwritten leadership and employment positions at the Foundation. Additionally, TRC has adopted the Windmill Cottage located at the Dream Village to host families during their dream vacation in Florida. Furthermore, Mrs. Dennison's team of employees and Ambassadors volunteer at the Sunshine Foundation Golf tournaments, the Annual Make a Difference Day, and other fundraising events to assist and support the Sunshine Foundation.

Mrs. Dennison has implemented and established the TRC Foundation which annually funds $100,000 for local non-profit agencies to ensure education opportunities, engineering scholarships for underprivileged youth, and to non-profit charities like the Sunshine Foundation.

As a seasoned Hispanic businesswoman, Mrs. Dennison attributes her success in business to hard work and a solid commitment to innovation, quality and corporate integrity. Mrs. Dennison's actions and unwavering commitment to her community make her the embodiment of the ideals of the Sunshine Foundation's 2006 Dream Village Humanitarian of the Year Award.