50th Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards
Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week focuses national attention on the impact and power of volunteerism and service as an integral aspect of our civic leadership.
For fifty years, HandsOn River Region has honored outstanding volunteers who generously give their time, talent, and energy to make our community a better place to live.
Do you know an outstanding volunteer or volunteer group? Please nominate them today!
Would you like to support our community's volunteer efforts? Consider sponsoring our Volunteer of the Year Awards!
For more information, please get in touch with us at 334-264-3335.
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Adult-
Individuals eligible for this award may be involved in various community activities or have a concentration of service with a particular cause. The collective effect of their work impacts agencies and the community at large. Consideration is given to the nominee’s longevity, focus, or variety of work and overall impact.
Best of Board-
Individuals eligible for this award have the heart and passion for the mission they serve as a board member. Those recognized understand the true meaning of Board service as volunteer service and go above and beyond to provide their time and talent to the organization where they help lead and serve.
Youth (College student and younger)-
This award recognizes a youth who incorporates volunteerism into his/her life and inspires others.
Youth Group (College students and younger)-
Groups eligible for this award may represent schools, faith-based organizations, or service clubs. Consideration is given to the group’s team approach to problem-solving and improving the community.
Nonpfit & Faith-Based Volunteer Program-
Nonprofit & Faith-Based Volunteer Program-
The award recognizes volunteer-led programs or initiatives at local nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
Corporate-
Groups eligible for this award emphasize corporate social responsibility and cultivate a strong culture of employee volunteerism.
Congratulations to the 2023 Volunteer of the Year
Nominees & Winners
Youth Award Nominees
Inner City Church of Christ
Manhood, Inc.
Emily Needham
Winner - Emily Needham
Adult Group Award Nominees
Air Command and Staff College
Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Quiet Storm Outreach
West Montgomery Action Committee
Winner - Air Command and Staff College
Adult Award Nominees
Euri Townsy Carr
Syreeta Duncan
Michael Fritz
Rene Garcia
Yolanda Hinkson
Travis Jackson
Patrick Lindsey
Elon Miree
Bryishun Pernell
Donna Poeppelmeier
Malaysia Salter
Brian Smith
Caleb Smith
Richard Williams
Nikki Zeigler
Winner- Dr. Elon Miree
Senior Award Nominees
Flip Aehnlich
Daniel Brantley
Jeanette Free
LaDonna Golden
Barbara Manora
Roscoe Miller
Monica Pitts
Walter Postnikoff
Phil Savage
Pat Smith
Courtney Tarver
Wanda Twitty
Kathy Vincent
Winner- Courtney Tarver