Emmy-nominated actress Cheryl Hines, UCP Celebrity Ambassador and member of the Board of Trustees, and actress Meredith Eaton, well-known for her breakout role in the ABC hit series "Boston Legal," and granddaughter of one of UCP's founders, Nina Eaton, will participate in the UCP Awards for Excellence dinner during UCP's 2012 Annual Conference, Transitioning to Tomorrow, Friday evening. UCP's Awards for Excellence are presented annually to affiliates, individuals and companies whose exceptional activities, achievements and dedication exemplify the UCP mission. Hines will co-host the Awards for Excellence dinner and celebration along with UCP Board Chair Bruce Merlin Friend. Eaton will represent her family for a tribute to her grandmother, a pillar in the disability community up until her passing last month. Read the UCP announcement.