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GNRC held its annual volunteer appreciation event virtually on April 12, 2022 to honor all of its wonderful volunteers for their dedication and service. Mayor Paige Brown gave opening remarks and expressed her gratitude for their contributions. Executive Director, Michael Skipper discussed the importance of volunteerism and the tremendous impact it has in the Middle Tennessee area. Rebecca Nofi, GNRC's Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, shared some highlights and the impact volunteers have made in 2021. In 2021, GNRC volunteers have contributed 19,199 hours through GNRC volunteer opportunities - that is an increase of 27% compared to 2020! According to the Independent Sector who publishes a value of volunteer hours each year, those volunteer hours are worth over $470,950! 1,054 volunteers contributed to the 19,199 hours of service and 30 of those have reported more then 100 hours of volunteer service which is a 36% increase from 2020. Thank you for spending more time volunteering with GNRC! We welcomed 1,011 new users in the volunteer portal and we are excited to see that number continue to rise as people look for ways to connect and be involved in making a difference while making new friends.
Thank you to all who were able to celebrate volunteerism with us during the live event! It was great to see everyone's face virtually and share the impact we have made in 2021. Congratulations to the award winners this year! We are truly grateful for each and every one of you! Thank you for making Middle Tennessee a better place to live. If you missed the live celebration you can access the event recording here.Let's stay connected! We encourage you to follow us on social media @theGNRC. Make sure to like and share anything you are interested in so more people can learn about the work we do and participate in volunteer opportunities. We will be posting spotlights of the Award winners during Volunteer Appreciation week, which starts April 17th, 2022. Find us on the socials and show our volunteers some love by clicking the 'like' button!
Meet the Award Winners:Commitment to Excellence AwardThe Commitment to Excellence Award recognizes outstanding volunteers who provide their services with attention to detail, stay consistent in their performance and are willing to help with whatever serves the mission. They always strive to be the best they can be in their volunteer service and are willing to do whatever it takes. Jennie CzarnikRachel GaugerVictoria KnabJune Nicdao
Silver Heart AwardThe Silver Heart Award recognizes volunteers who are especially caring about other community members while serving the greater good or contributing to a specific cause. These volunteers are passionate about serving people and use their empathy and creativity to connect with others. They put in a considerable amount of time to improve the well-being of underserved groups. Shaina Binu
Patricia CroninGolden Heart AwardThe Golden Heart Award recognizes volunteers who have given a significant amount of time to serve their community and/or underserved groups within it. They have demonstrated commitment to the mission, and they use their resources and skills to further the cause in a reliable and heartfelt way. They have a heart of gold that they are not afraid to share with others in order to make someone else's life better. They focus on their service to others with passion and purpose, while never seeking credit from others. Mary BryanRay DawsOutstanding Team AwardThe Outstanding Team Award recognizes a group or institution who have had outstanding participation in a volunteer opportunity. They have helped to promote volunteer opportunities among their members and encouraged participation in projects successfully. Generating an impressive impact across all participants. Belmont University students and facultyHCA Healthcare/Sarah Cannon EmployeesPredators Foundation EmployeesMost Engaged New Volunteer AwardThe Most Engaged New Volunteer Award recognizes a volunteer who has joined the volunteer team within the last year and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to honing their skills to best serve the mission. This volunteer has put in a tremendous amount of time and has hit the ground running, making a huge difference through their service in just a short amount of time. This individual strives to provide the best volunteer service possible and has been very consistent in their involvement with the organization. James BurksRobert NardiniMentor of the Year AwardThe Mentor of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who has been committed to service with the agency for quite some time and has taken on a leadership role among the volunteers. This volunteer has spent time training new volunteers and getting them comfortable with tasks they need to perform in their role. This volunteer has a great amount of credibility and knowledge that they effectively share with others. Their experience helps provide insight when teaching others, establishing themselves as a wonderful resource to their peer volunteers. Nancy Parker
Volunteer of the Year AwardThe Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a significant impact in the lives of others in the community while providing tremendous support to our programs and staff. This volunteer possesses an extraordinary level of expertise and knowledge and is extremely passionate about the mission of the program they serve. This volunteer is committed, and you can always rely on them. Tom Wrenne
Congratulations to the Award Winners! You all are amazing! Your dedication and service are greatly appreciated and have made an incredible difference in the Middle Tennessee area. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! Without your support we would not be able to make such a huge impact in our communities. We look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in 2022!
Warmly,
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