Lemont Woman Recognized With Governor's Volunteer Service Award

LEMONT, IL — A Lemont woman will be recognized at the 10th annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards on April 9. Terri O'Neill Borders is a Northeast award recipient in the adult category for her service to the village of Lemont and Lemont Township. O'Neill Borders also heads up the Hope and Friendship Foundation in Lemont.

The award ceremony will be held at the Old State Capitol. According to a release, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service will present 27 Illinoisans and businesses with the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

The award recognizes volunteers and volunteer programs that have made a difference in Illinois and highlights the importance of volunteerism and community service, according to a release.

“This recognition highlights some of the great volunteerism efforts around the state, as well as
recognizes businesses that support volunteer efforts. These honorees truly embody the spirit of
service,” Commission Executive Director Scott McFarland said in a release. “Having the award recipients at the 10th annual event where we’ve recognized more 200 such efforts is truly our honor.”

The Commission received more than 150 nominations in six categories (adult, AmeriCorps, business, senior, Senior Corps, and youth) from the Commission’s five service regions across the state (East Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southern, and West Central). Commissioners reviewed the applications and selected 27 award winners, according to the release.