Volunteer Action Center

2005 Volunteer of the Year Awards Presented

Valley United Way President Jack Walsh (L) & Volunteer Center Director Pat Tarasovic pose with winner of this year's awards on Wednesday, May 4.

Valley United Way held it's 14th Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards on Wednesday, May 5 at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby. Awards were presented in 10 different group and individual categories recognizing a variety of volunteers for their work in the community during the past year. The theme of this year's presentation was "Inspire by Example".The volunteers were nominated by the community, and the Volunteer Action Center Advisory Committee had the difficult task of selecting the winners from all those nominated. This year's winners were:

Click on images for larger pictures. Photos by Fred Ortoli.

Sharon Bryce Holly Community Hero

John F. Brady Youth Category

Sebastian Mendes Youth Group

High School Volunteer Council

Adult Award

Dorothy & J.B. Gardner (r) Adult Group

St. Paul's Church Corporate Volunteer Council Award

Timothy J. Gugino (R)

Corporate Community Excellence Award

Hasler, Inc. Youth Leadership Award

Marc Bumer (R) High School Volunteer Council Award

Christine Matosian

Living Treasure

Betty Wallis

Valley United Way would like to offer a special thanks to David M. Grant Caterers,
Fred Ortoli Photography, and the Kellogg Environmental Center for making this community event possible.

Volunteer Action Center Advisory Committee
Ernie Luise - Chair
Daun Barrett - Valley Parish Nurses
Gail Catlin - AuPair in America
Nancy Eads - Junior Achievement
Richard Feher - Tele-Media Cable
Terri Houghton - Shelton Community Volunteer
Carol Kirby - American Red Cross
Josephine Lifrieri - Valley Interfaith Caregivers
Reina Marasco - Regional Adult Ed.
Barbara Quinn - United Methodist Homes
Suzanne Reilly - Valley YMCA
Anastasia Timpko - Griffin Hospital

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