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31st Annual Volunteer Recognition & Awards Luncheon

In honor of National Volunteer Month, United Way of the Coastal Empire and Hands On Savannah present the winners and finalists of this year’s Volunteer Recognition Awards.  These awards honor extraordinary people who have generously contributed their time, talents, and energies to benefit the Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty county communities.

Selected from a field of 65 nominees, a winner and a finalist were recognized in each of the four categories: Youth Individual (18 or younger), Youth Group (three or more volunteers, 18 year or younger), Adult Individual, and Adult Group (three or more volunteers).  Read the bios of each nominee HERE.  The winners are: 

Herschel V. Jenkins Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: 

Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteer Coordinator for Interfaith Hospitality Network

The recipient of this award was chosen from the winners in all four categories.  In honor of the late Herschel V. Jenkins, a visionary and community building volunteer who believed in the work of United Way and the importance of giving back to the community, this award is accompanied by a check for $1000 for the nominating organization.

Youth Individual Finalist:

   Jessica Cheeseman for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Youth Individual Winner:

   Catherine Mulligan for Susan G. Komen Foundation

Youth Group Finalist:

   YFACE Volunteers (Youth For A Cleaner Environment) for Various Organizations

Youth Group Winner:

   Johnson High’s International Baccalaureate Senior Class for Various Organizations

Adult Individual Finalist:

   Lamar Deloach for Famer’s Garden

Adult Individual Winners TIE:

   Cindy Kicklighter for Chatham County Victim Witness Assistance Program; and

   Carol Megathlin for Adopt-a-Soldier

Adult Group Finalist:

   Shepherd’s Supper Super Stars for Shepherd’s Supper program

Adult Group Winner:

   Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteer Coordinators for Interfaith Hospitality

   Network

Anne Moy Education Award:

Barbara Goldsmith for Royce Learning Center

This award is dedicated in memory of the late Anne Moy, a retired educator and dedicated United Way volunteer.  It is accompanied by a check for $250 for the purchase of books.  

Download the official 31st Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards  & Luncheon invitation HERE.

United Way Hands On Savannah - Volunteer Recognition Awards honor extraordinary volunteer work in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

Volunteer Recognition Awards will be given in each of the following categories: Adult Individual, Youth Individual (18 years or younger), Adult Group (three or more volunteers) and Youth Group (three or more volunteers 18 years or younger). A panel of community leaders will select a winner and a finalist in each of these four categories. A $500 scholarship grant will be presented to the Youth Individual winner, and a $250 scholarship grant will be presented to the Youth Individual finalist.

The Herschel V. Jenkins Volunteer of the Year Award, honoring the late Herschel V. Jenkins, a visionary and a community building volunteer who believed in the work of the United Way and the importance of giving back to the community, will be selected from winners in those four categories. The winner’s non-profit program will be awarded $1,000 in honor of the winner.

Additionally, United Way Hands On Savannah will present The Anne Moy Education Award to an individual or group for outstanding dedication and service in the field of education. The award is dedicated in memory of the late Anne Moy, a retired educator and a dedicated United Way volunteer.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Savannah Station

601 Cohen Street, Savannah, GA

Open to the public. $20/person; $200 for a table of 10. For more information, please contact Shirley Sessions at 912.651.7726 or ssessions [at] uwce [dot] org.

Download the official invitation HERE.

UPDATE: All volunteer recognition nominations are IN!  Thank you for our MANY entries.  Our six diverse community judges will review the submissions over the coming weeks and the winners will be announed at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on April 28th, 2010.

Keep an eye on your mailbox—you’ll be hearing from us shortly!

United Way Hands On Savannah invites you to nominate an outstanding volunteer(s) for its 36th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. This is your opportunity to thank notable volunteer(s) and recognize their contributions to the community. The Recognition Award nomination form can be found here and may be returned to our office between now and MARCH 15, 2010.

A panel of community leaders will select a winner and a finalist in each category. These individuals will be recognized and results will be announced on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, during a luncheon at Savannah Station.  Adult, Youth and Group winners and finalists will receive plaques honoring their contribution to the spirit of volunteerism.  The categories are:

- Adult (Individual)

- Youth (Individual 17 years or younger)

- Adult Group (Three or more volunteers)

- Youth Group (Three or more volunteers 17 years or younger)

The Herschel V. Jenkins Volunteer of the Year Award (The Herschel V. Jenkins Award will be selected from winners in the above categories and the winner will receive an engraved plaque and winner’s non-profit agency will be awarded $1000.00)

A $500.00 scholarship grant will be presented to the Individual Youth Winner and a $250.00 scholarship grant will be presented to the Individual Youth Finalist.

The Anne Moy Education Award will be presented to an individual or group for outstanding service and dedication in the field of education.

Nominees will be notified by letter and will be invited to the luncheon as guests of United Way. Nominators will also receive a letter from our office with additional information about the awards event.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM.

Sincerely,

Shirley Sessions

Director, Hands On Savannah

United Way of the Coastal Empire

428 Bull Street

Savannah, GA 31401

FAX: 912.651.7724

EMAIL: shirleys@uwce.org

A Day ON, Not a Day OFF. 

This year in honour of Dr. King and in celebration of the national day of service, MLK Day, Hands On Savannah joined, followed, and facilitated projects across the Savannah area.   We joined the Economic Opportunity Authority and over 150 volunteers sprucing and painting the homes of 3 senior citizens in Tremont Park.  We stopped in to follow the great work being done once again by nearly 60 GA Power employees as they worked on Senior Citizens Inc, AWWIN Inc, and Habitat for Humanity-Effingham County. Finally, we facilitated a personal development seminar “Celebrating the Human Spirit” with Ariane Philipp.

Thank you to each and every one of you who made it out for this phenomenal day (and week) of service.  Check the photos below to see all of the good work that wouldn’t have been possible without your contribution!

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Savannah Responds is a program founded by Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis in 1961 to provide aid to the Savannah area and other locations hit by floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters.  Through the years food, goods, equipment and volunteers have been sent to locations as far away as Italy and as near as Charleston, SC and South Florida.

Savannah Responds has designated a drop off location in a vacant lot at the NE corner of Mall Boulevard and Abercorn Street.  Donated goods will be accepted at this location from Saturday, January 16^th – Sunday, January 31^st, 2010 between the hours of 8AM – 8PM.  Volunteers are needed to help man the drop off point.  If you’re interested in volunteering you may go directly to this location to sign up or call (912) 233-2876 for more information.

Following are but a few suggested items that are needed:

Canned Goods, Cereals, Rice, Bottled Water, Paper Products, Baby Wipes, Toothpaste/brushes, Soap, Disinfectants, Rope, Tarps, Mops, Brooms, Buckets, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Pliers, Shovels, Saws, Drills, Gloves, Flash Lights, Lanterns, batteries, Generators, Chain Saws, Tents, Sleeping Bags, & Towels.

SAVANNAH RESPONDS
EAST PERRY STREET
SAVANNAH, GA 31401
912.233-2876

Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. In 2010, Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities and celebrate their good works by giving each of them one day admission to a theme park at Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort. Starting January 1, 2010, volunteers will be able to go to www.disneyparks.com to search for volunteer opportunities made available through Hands On Savannah and sign up to volunteer to be part of this program. Read more…