2010 Impact Awards

Volunteers, non-profit professionals and distinguished guests gathered at the Forest View Education Center today, April 12, to recognize the recipients of The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago’s 2010 Impact Awards. These seven award recipients were nominated by members of the community and by The Volunteer Center (TVC) for the positive impact they made on the lives of others in 2009 through volunteering and supporting service initiatives. 
 
The awards reception was headed by Mary Fitzgibbons, the Executive Director of TVC, who said that while volunteers serve without expecting recognition, she hopes the example of the award recipients will inspire others to get involved in their communities. 
 
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of the agencies we serve and really of the community as a whole,” she said. “Their efforts truly improve the lives of so many people in need.”

You can learn more about the awards and repcipients here

Award recipients included:

• • Lisa Koenig from Rolling Meadows received the Emerging Leader Award for her work at The Bridge
• • Ann Marie Nordby from Arlington Heights received the Community Champion Award for her work with Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS)
• • Karleen Suhrbier from Hanover Park received the RSVP-Lead with Experience Award for her work with the Hanover Township Senior Center
• • Christine Stepelton from Aurora received the Inspirational Achievement Award for her work with Passages Hospice
• • LeasePlan Cares Committee received the Team Impact Award for their support of Shelter, Inc.
• • Zurich North America received the Community Partner Award
• • Palatine Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) received the Volunteer Program of the Year Award.