Gary and Harlene Conlin were honored as Volunteers of the Year by SDRI.

The award was presented at the April Board of Trustee meeting by Ellen Goodstein, SDRI board member.

The Conlins are long-standing members of The Institute’s Development and Taste of the Vine Benefit committees. Their dedication is shown though their tireless fundraising efforts and event video productions. Currently, they are working on a documentary of Lois Jovanovic, M.D., SDRI CEO & Chief Scientific Officer.

After receiving the award, Harlene stated “I can't tell you how much it means to us to be just a very small part of your wonderful institute and the cause for which we are all fighting.”

Gary and Harlene Conlin along with sons David and William form the award winning creative team at You're The Star Video Productions. Since 1985, their artistic productions have been recognized nationally, most recently with a 2008 WAVE Award. They have won three Telly Awards, two Communicator Awards, two Accolade Awards and an Aegis Award among others. They were voted 2008 & 2009 “Best of Wedding-Videographers” by The Knot Magazine. They are also members of the Wedding and Event Videographers Association International. 

Gary and Harlene are founders and sit on the board of The Santa Barbara Event Professionals. But, “they are most proud of their ongoing work on behalf of Sansum Diabetes Research Institute.”