2011 Volunteer Impact Award Recipients

For decades, The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago has been recognizing outstanding volunteers in our community for the positive impact they make on the lives of others. Whether significantly addressing a community need, or going above and beyond in their volunteer service, we are proud to announce the  2011 Volunteer Impact Award Recipients.

Emerging Leader Award: Peter Ninchich
Business 2 Community Award: GE Leadership Team
Community Champion Award: Kathryn Benton
Lead with Experience Award: Maureen Seleski
Inspirational Achievement Award: Richard O'Brien
Environmental Impact Award: Spring Valley Conservation Volunteers
**Volunteer Program of the Year: Executive Network Group of Greater Chicago
** selected annually by The Volunteer Center

Selection Committee's Honor Awards: 
Erik Boehm
Nancy Nuzzo
James Teufel
Friendship Village of Schaumburg - "Growing Green Dreams"

Click here to see videos of last year’s Impact Award Winners.

2011 Selection Committe

Maribel Mendoza
Susan Litka
Shelley Long
Chris Campbell
Tonya Lamia
Michael Ewing
Joe Roque

A special thanks to the following sponsors and donors that helped to support this years Impact Awards: 

Altria
ChicagoMarriott Schaumburg
Trader Joe's (Arlington Heights)
The Second City
WellnessCenter
Zanies Comedy Club
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
Improv Comedy Club
Rosebud Italian Restaurant
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse
Shula's America's Steak House
Knuppers Nursery
Pesches Flowers
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust