“2017 Volunteer Recognition Awards Honorees
Hands-On Community Service Award: Jeff Holland, New Canaan Pop-Up Park
Hands-On Hall of Fame: Janine Smith, Carver Foundation of Norwalk
Hands-On Rookie of the Year: Gerald Katz, Family & Children’s Agency
Hands-On MVP: Lissette Caldero, Family ReEntry
Hands-On Inspiration Award: Paul Reinhardt, New Canaan Parent Support Group
Hands-On Unsung Hero: Dale Carbonier, New Canaan Chamber of Commerce
Hands-On Lifetime Achievement: Joyce Gould, Person-to-Person
Outstanding Group: New Canaan YMCA’s Togetherhood Commitee
Team Hall of Fame: Debbie Eagan and Nancy Roath, Future 5
Youth MVP: Logan Diliberto, The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling & Education Center
Community Champions: C.E.R.T. New Canaan
Board Rising Star: Eden Breed, Pivot Ministries
Board Rookie of the Year: Lindsay Burn Grimes, Family Centers
Board MVP: Emily Warren, Arts for Healing
Board Hall of Fame: Janice Luddy, New Canaan Historical Society”
The 15 honorees were chosen by a committee who presented the awards throughout the night. Each volunteer was given a small, glass-encased clock to represent the time they’ve given to their community.
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