Criteria
included demonstrating excellence in volunteerism in the Cedar Valley and a
setting a good example as a role model for others. Teens ages 13-18 are
eligible for the award.
This year, 32 youth were nominated by various organizations for
their outstanding efforts in volunteering. Recipients were from Cedar Falls,
Denver, Dunkerton, Evansdale, Garrison, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City,
and Waterloo.
The 2013 nominees were Hannah Ackerman,
Kathryn Bailey*, Steven Baridon*, Elizabeth Breitkreuz, Tatyana Breitkreuz,
Mary Carroll, Brandi Even, Brianna Farley, Sara Fread, Jacob Gubbrud, Rachel
Hicks*, Olivia Jorgensen*, Quentin Judas, Alyssa Klahsen, Halle Knox, Sophia
Mallaro, Christy McClain*, Lindsay McGonegle, Ben Merz, Lauren Nelson, Robert
Nelson*, Holly Prohaska*, Nicholas Rafferty*, Laura Relph, Ahmad Shehata, Derek
Skiles, Nicholas Skiles, Elizabeth Swanson, Leah Visokey, Sarah Wallace*,
Shanie Wiedenhoff, and Kayla Wiley. (* denotes Mother Moon recipients)
The awards program is sponsored by the cities of
Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City,
Raymond, and Waterloo, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, RJ McElroy
Trust, and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.
The
Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley works to promote and support effective
volunteerism and to serve as the resource and coordination center for
volunteers and community partnerships.
To
secure volunteer opportunities call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at
272-2087. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org or Volunteer Solutions.
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