The Volunteer Action Center Honors Volunteers
April 21-27, 2002

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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”

– Anne Frank
The Valley joined communities across the country to recognize the contributions of its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2002. This year’s theme, "Celebrate the American Spirit – VOLUNTEER!", reflected the resolve of the American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor. The Volunteer Action Center of Valley United Way used National Volunteer Week as an opportunity to celebrate the citizens of the Valley who share their time and talent to help those in need.

To salute the volunteers of the Valley, the Volunteer Action Center recognized individuals and groups in the community for their significant contributions. The Volunteer Action Center’s Advisory Committee made this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award selections. This year’s award recipients are: (Click on pictures for larger images)

Corporate Community Excellence Award – Iroquois Gas Transmission

Sharon Bryce Holly Community Hero Award – Reverend James Pearson

Living Treasure Award (age 65 or older) – Jim Evans

  Adult Award (age 19-64) – Bob James and Georgette Williams-Strom

Youth Award (age 12-18) – Liliana Alexandra Alvarez

Adult Group Award – Shelton Public Schools Mentors

Youth Group Award – Boys and Girls Club Keystone Club

The criteria for these awards are an individual or groups’ commitment of time and effort, and their impact on the community through their volunteer efforts. The Corporate Community Excellence Award and Sharon Bryce Holly Community Hero Award stress the importance of community responsibility and social awareness and embodies the United Way’s vision of a caring community.

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