COMPEmerging Grace 2 Change Sheri Steele Sharon Wh
At the heart of the Junior League of Collin County (JLCC) is volunteerism. Since their inception 41 years ago, JLCC has contributed over 750,000 volunteer hours to nonprofits serving Collin County. To celebrate and encourage volunteerism throughout the Collin County region, JLCC hosts the annual Excellence in Volunteer Service Awards to honor local volunteers who are changing our community for good. Held at Piazza on the Green in McKinney, community leaders served as award presenters and Dr. Cheryl “Action” Jackson of Minnie’s Food Pantry was the keynote speaker. A common theme was heard among the nominees’ stories that together, volunteers and nonprofits change lives. Not just the lives of those receiving but also of those giving. Excellence in Volunteer Service is sponsored by David & Chris Downs, Simplyconnect, Susie Cakes, Fiore x 7, Pittman Designs and Community Impact.
2018 Collin County Excellence in Volunteer Service Awardees:
Spirit of Collaboration (2)
Organization: Frisco Arts
Individual: Steve Perry, Plano Metro Rotary
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Sydney DeWolf – nominated by National Charity League Plano Area Chapter
Youth Organization of the Year
Team Willowbend North Texas Performing Arts
Collin County Business Leadership
USAA
Excellence in Leadership
Officer Art Parker, Plano Police, school resource officer
Emerging Community Impact Award
Grace to Change
Collin County Volunteer of the Year
Tonya Winchester – nominated by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Services
All photos by Susan Bellson Photography