William M. Usdane Award

Barbara Moore

When: 2017
Where: Cleveland, Ohio
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Barbara Moore

Synopsis

Barbara, a legally blind expert seamstress at VGS, Inc., inspires and uplifts those around her with her positivity and skill, having started a home goods business before taking pride in sewing military uniforms and serving as a role model and leader.
 

The Full Story

Barbara’s positivity and can-do spirit have the power to light up a room. To those who work with her, she’s a role model, a leader, an inspiration, and an expert at her craft.

She’s also legally blind. She started a small business making home goods like comforters, curtains, throw pillows, and shams before going on to a career at VGS, Inc. 

Now, she works as an expert seamstress with VGS and takes pride in sewing uniforms for members of our nation’s military. Uplifting and upbeat, Barbara puts her whole self into her job, and in doing so, raises up all those around her.