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DHSS Press Release



Molly Magarik, Secretary
Jill Fredel, Director of Communications
302-255-9047, Cell 302-357-7498

Date: December 10, 2020
DHSS-12-2020





TWENTY-ONE INDIVIDUALS, SEVEN GROUPS, TWO BUSINESSES WILL RECEIVE THE GOVERNOR'S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARDS IN A JAN. 18 VIRTUAL CEREMONY


NEW CASTLE (Dec. 10, 2020)- Twenty-one individuals, seven groups and two businesses will be honored with the 2020 Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award during a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities.

More information about the virtual event will be announced closer to the date. The names of all 2020 award recipients will be recognized at 7 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 11, during a Facebook Live presentation on the Volunteer Delaware Facebook page.

"It is indeed a privilege to honor these individuals, organizations and businesses for their selfless work on behalf of others," said Gov. John Carney. "Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has been an especially trying one. That's made the work of our volunteers all the more important and valued. I deeply appreciate the effort they put forth every day throughout our state to make Delaware stronger and a better place to call home."

The Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards, administered by the State Office of Volunteerism, honor the contributions of individuals and groups in Delaware that have made a positive impact in their communities or across the state through service and volunteering. The awards are sponsored by the Office of the Governor, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers, State Office of Volunteerism, and the Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Service.

"I salute these worthy recipients and all those who volunteered their time and energy this year to help improve the health and well-being of their neighbors in need," said Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Molly Magarik. "The coronavirus pandemic has brought special hardships for many of our residents in 2020, which is why I am doubly grateful for the generosity and unselfish commitment of these volunteers."

This year's award categories were updated to allow for a broader range of volunteer service and to give the selection committee greater flexibility in evaluating the projects performed by the nominees, said Kanani H. Munford, Senior Administrator for the State Office of Volunteerism and the Executive Director of the Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Service. "This update increases the diversity of volunteers considered and allows for a more inclusive experience for all involved."

Here are the recipients of the 2020 awards:

Paul Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award

Emerging Volunteer Leader

Active Duty or Veteran Volunteer

Volunteer First Responder

Individual Volunteer

Nonprofit Volunteer Program

Volunteer Group

Business



Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.





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