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.