2010 Volunteer Impact Awards

Celebrating Volunteers in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs
Each spring The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago recognizes outstanding volunteers who are making a real Impact on the communities that we serve. Nominations are submitted by area organizations and people, and a panel of judges choose the recipient in each category.
Winners of this year's Impact Awards were acknowledged at an awards ceremony and reception on Monday, April 12.
2010 Award Recipients
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Emerging Leader Award: Lisa Koenig
Lisa is being recognized for her outstanding work with The Bridge Youth and Family Services and the Baan Jing Jai Orphanage in Pattaya, Thailand. The Award recognizes young volunteers who are destined to make a difference in the community and the nonprofit sector in the future. Read and watch Lisa's story here. |
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Community Champion Award: Ann Marie Nordby |
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Karleen Suhrbier:RSVP Lead with Experience Award |
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Christine Stepelton:Committee’s Award for Inspirational Achievement |
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LeasePlan: Team Impact Award |
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Palatine Emergency Response Agency (PEMA): Volunteer Program of the Year Award |
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Zurich NA: Community Partner Award |
We would like to thank everyone who nominated a volunteer or was nominated for this year's awards. Award finalists for this year included:
Bruce Cruz, Arlington Heights Senior Center
Helene Detzner, Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care
Myrtle Klebe, Des Plaines Community Senior Center
Jean Kohmstedt, Elk Grove Park District Sheila Ray Adult Center
Lynne Leonard, Twp Dist. 214 Community Education Read to Learn Adult Literacy/Volunteer
Robyn Mendelsohn, The Bridge Yourh & Family Services
Peter Ninchich, Teen Justice & Service
Liliana Olalde, Marklund
Kathy Pfleeger, Escorted Transportation Service Northwest
George Webster, Marklund
Positive Action Group, Leaseplan & Shelter, Inc.










