32nd Herndon Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Awards

“Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38).

It is generally understood that our volunteer efforts have a proactive impact on the local community. Volunteering locally is a pleasing and rewarding way to learn new skills and enjoy meeting innovative people and organizations. It is also a great opportunity for us to use our knowledge, experience and abilities to enhance non-profits, school programs and civic organizations.

Volunteering relies on people to provide their precious time and resources. We can act as champions in our respective communities, using our own job related skills (i.e. project management, teaching, business development, sales and services, software and system engineering) to work with organizations that interweave community obligations with the desire to uplift and sustain various local programs.

The 32nd Annual Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Awards are sponsored by the Herndon Town Council to congratulate and to extend the Town’s appreciation to the many volunteers who have worked diligently throughout the year to assist in shaping Herndon into an outstanding community and to those who have provided dedicated service through community-wide volunteerism. When one begins to observe the commitment of the businesses, schools, churches and civic organizations in our community, we can feel honored to be living, working and volunteering in this place we call Herndon.

The Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Night will be held on Sunday, April 10 at 7:00 pm at the Herndon Community Center to recognize Herndon’s outstanding volunteers during “National Volunteer Week.” Your support is needed to nominate volunteers for our Outstanding Volunteers, Distinguished Service Award and Distinguished Corporate Service Award.

Outstanding Volunteers - Please encourage your members to provide names of volunteers, including teen volunteers, from your organization who have provided outstanding community service during the past year. This service can be provided through more than one organization. A minimum of 100 hours of volunteer service during the past year is a prerequisite for nomination. This service should have been performed in the Town of Herndon and/or provided direct benefit to the Town of Herndon.

Distinguished Service Award - The Town will honor up to three adult volunteers and one teen volunteer who have made distinguished contributions through their dedication and devotion to the citizens of Herndon. Nominees for the Distinguished Service Award should have provided extensive community-wide support through volunteer efforts extending over several years, or should have volunteered for special projects involving considerable leadership, time and effort. Candidates may have volunteered in typical assignments, but through their leadership and dedication, have produced exceptional results.

Distinguished Corporate Service Award - The Town will honor up to two businesses or corporations located in the Town of Herndon or contributing to the Town through its outstanding commitment to the promotion of the Town for the greater good of Herndon. Nominees should have taken pride in the Town illustrated through involvement in projects and events that bring business and people to the Town of Herndon. They should have an ongoing community impact through a partnership with the Town or other Town of Herndon based businesses that help benefit the Town, its residents and visitors.

Nominations must be submitted to the Department of Parks and Recreation by Friday, March 4 and may be submitted via email, US mail or fax to:

Herndon Department of Parks & Recreation

Attn: Kimmie Alcorn PO Box 427, Herndon, VA 20172-0427

Email: Mayor.volunteer.application@herndon-va.gov

Fax: 703-318-8652

Phone: 703-435-6800, Ext 2119

Past Distinguished Volunteer Award Recipients:

2015

Carolina Calderon

Amy Peterson

Mike O’Reilly

Corporate Service Award:

Polycom, Inc.

2014

Doug Downer *Also received in 2000

Lisa Lombardozzi

Patti Schule

Corporate Service Award:

COSTCO Northeast Region

2013

Ivan Young

Rudy Tassara

Robin Carroll

Kyle Alger (teen)

Corporate Service Award:

Griffin Owens Insurance

2012

Bob Ashdown

Mr & Mrs Anthony Di Trapani

David Kirby

Corporate Service Awards:

Maude’s Hair Salon

Virginia Dominion Power

2011

Marvin Lindsay

Barbara Glakas

Bob Thomas

2010

Christine Cozza

Kenneth Luchetti

Les Zidel

2009

John H. DeYoung

Louise Rooney

Diane D’Amico

2008

Vicki Dorman

Jim and Sharon

Kraftchak

George Lingg

2007

Fred Kibler

Harlon Reece

Anthony “Ed” Foy

2006

Grace Wolf

Gary Gepford

Betty Hatfield

2005

Jerry Carter

Chris Griffin

Guy Masters

2004

James Deuel

Richard Klare, Jr.

Veronica Lopez

2003

Laura Price

David Sinclair

Stacey Killius-Sinclair

2002

Richard Downer *Also received in 1986

Penny Halpern

Carol Sinclair

2001

Nancy Rose

Bruce Napoli

Mary Ann Cerick

Amy Thornton (teen)

2000

Doug Downer

Harold Hurwitz

David Curtiss (teen)

1999

Arno Randall

Virginia Clarity

David Sullivan

1998

Joseph Francis

John Mosesso

Roberta Ramsey

Les Watts

1997

Dennis Baughan

Maureen Dawson

Elma Mankin

Kelley Wolfe (teen)

1996

Tom Finley

George Lake

Christine Rowland (teen)

Mary Kay Stein

1995

Phil Goetkin

Roberta Keys *Also received in 1985

Nelson Post

1994

Chuck Curcio

Bob Galloway

Malcolm Stringer

Areti Gourzis (teen)

1993

Del Gochnauer

Jorge Rochac

William Sadd

1992

Nancy Husch

Martha Nadeau

Linda Tacci

1991

Maggi Sullivan

Jeanne Mamott

Scott Schlepetz (teen)

Margaret Brown

1990

Robert Stein

Judy Downer

Johnny Brown

Matt Donahue (teen)

1989

Rev Ralph Bayfield

Katherine K. Mull

Ted Hochstein

1988

Barbara Harding

Cathi White

Les Zidel

1987

Frank Connell

Jean Goldsby

Suzanne Flegal

Ann Csonka/John DeNoyer

1986

Darryl Smith

Haley Smith

Vi Carmona-Bateman

Richard Downer

1985

Mary Burger

Daniel Pollock

Starr Brooke

Roberta Keys

Joan Harrington