Keyport Woman Honored For Her Volunteer Work

KEYPORT, NJ — A Keyport woman, who works at Bank of America, was recognized this December by her employer for her volunteer work.

The woman is Evangelia “Lia” Papamarkou. She is a community relations manager at Bank of America and recently received BofA’s 2023 Global Volunteer Award.

In November, Papamarkou returned from a nearly two-week trip to Madagascar with The Fuller Center for Housing, where she and 20 other volunteers worked to build the foundations of three homes for three separate families.

She is also a board member at Parker Family Health Center, Junior Achievement of New Jersey and Impact 100 Jersey Coast. She also volunteers as a committee member with Elizabeth Street Community Garden.

This year alone, Lia has served over 500 volunteer hours.

Bank of America recognized 80 employees (out of 200,000) who serve their communities exceptionally well through outstanding volunteerism.

Papamarkou said her passion for volunteering and helping others started when she was a Girl Scout, and continued throughout high school and college.

As a result of the honor, Bank of America gave her $1,000 to be donated to an organization of her choice.