The Will A. Courtney Award for Outstanding Service honors highly deserving individuals who have left an indelible mark on Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth through their strong commitment and selfless service to the organization. The first Courtney Award was presented to Harriet Harral, a local Goodwill board member, in December.
She has served Goodwill since 1987 in various roles on the Board of Directors and in numerous committees. Her leadership facilitated the successful conclusion of a $6 million capital funds campaign. She developed Welfare to Work programs; established Computer Works; developed the first One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the City of Arlington; and oversaw Goodwill's expansion into Weatherford with a new retail store.
The mission of Goodwill is to provide education, training and career services for people with disabilities, lack of education or work experience and for those who are homeless
Last year, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth helped thousands of people secure jobs.
