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By Sonja Mack | Published July 1, 2010 | Full size is 500 × 309 pixels

Loida Lewis (l), widow of the late Reggie Lewis and chair of the Reginald L. Lewis Foundation, with Carolyn Fugett, Lewis' mother; and Gayle King, editor-at-large for O Magazine. "The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation is pleased to recognize the hard work of Londell McMillan and Tina Wells, and the wonderful contributions of Peter [Offermann], Phyllis [Schless], and Robert [Winters, Jr.] to the story and legacy of my husband,” said Loida Lewis. “Perseverance and dedication, especially in entrepreneurship, normally pay off in individual success and community development and help society in general. We are happy for their success and grateful for their help with the Foundation." Offerman, Schless and Winters received the Millennium Member award from the Foundation.

Loida Lewis (l), widow of the late Reggie Lewis and chair of the Reginald L.…