May 16, 2007

TIEDEMANN HONORED FOR “LEADERSHIP”

DENVILLE, NJ — May 16, 2007 — Kate Tiedemann, founder of Katena Products, Inc. of Denville, N.J., the nation’s largest, privately-owned ophthalmic surgical instrument company, was recently honored at Saint Clare’s Foundation’s fundraising gala, An Evening at the Palace, with the 2007 Leadership Award. The event, held on May 4 at the Palace at Somerset Park, raised more than $250,000 for Saint Clare’s and its Miracles capital campaign. Tiedemann, who serves as vice chairman of the Foundation, was recognized for her business leadership and community philanthropy. Tiedemann’s $5 million gift to Saint Clare’s in 2005 named the Katena Center for Mother and Child, the new maternity center at Saint Clare’s Hospital/Denville. Presenting Tiedemann with the award at the gala were (from left) Basil O’Connor, Esq., Foundation Trustee; Michael Vedral, President of Katena Products Inc.; Gary J. Blan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint Clare’s Health System; and Bruce Bott, Foundation Co-Chair.

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