2023 Volunteer Recognition Awards

Each year, New Canaan comes together to celebrate the unsung heroes who go above and beyond to serve our community – please join us for this year’s Volunteer Recognition Awards! The event will take place on Thursday, October 19th at 6pm at the Town Hall Meeting Room, and will be immediately followed by a celebratory reception at Pesca. This year’s honorees are:

• Susan Bergen (Board Leadership – Hall of Fame)

• Holly Cassella (NCCF Impact Award)

• Avery Cotton (Youth – MVP)

• Abbie Dymond (Youth – MVP)

• Perry Kaiser (Community Spirit Award)

• Faith Kerchoff (Jim Cole Inspiration Award)

• Ned Monaghan (Hands-On MVP)

• Matthew Smith (Hands-On MVP)

• John Straus (Board Leadership – MVP)

• Valerie Stryker (Hands-On Hall of Fame)

• Patricia Wood (Compassion Award)

• New Canaan Thrift Shop Volunteers (Outstanding Volunteer Group): Ann Abel, Douglas Bell, Annabelle Clancy, Toni Henley, Miranda Kalinowski, Deirdre Kjorlien, Ava Licata, Marie Litchfield, Neil Markman, Carol Pelzner, Ann Reed, Marci Roca, Tammy Ruffin, Nancy Scranton, Cathy Sheehan, Lynn Singaliese, Cindy Stramandinoli, Zophia Szczpanski, Ann Touhy, Jennifer Venneri, Diane Wodey, Ulrike Bell

You can click here to RSVP, or email msoffen@newcanaancf.org for additional information.