Recap: 2023 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Thanks to all who joined us for the 2023 Volunteer Recognition Awards on Thursday, October 19th, and congratulations to this year’s Awardees for their extraordinary volunteer efforts in our community! We thank you for devoting your time and talent to making our community a vibrant place to live.
This year’s incredible honorees were:
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, and Diane Wodey