We announced our 2nd annual Caring for Community Awards honorees at this year’s Day of Caring kickoff event! These awards are meant to highlight the unsung heroes in our community who are doing important work to make our home a better place for everyone.
Congratulations to the honorees:
· Above & Beyond Local Government Employee: Emily Pelliccia
· Above & Beyond Use of Space or Product: Camp Holiday Trails
· Above & Beyond Medical Care Provider or Group: Blue Ridge Health District Wrap Around Services Team
· Above & Beyond Nonprofit: Virginia Institute of Autism
· Above & Beyond Nonprofit Employee: Valerie Washington, The Haven
· Above & Beyond Business: Allied Concrete
· Above & Beyond Restaurant, Catering, or Grocer: Legaci Eats
· Above & Beyond Service, Individual or Family: Naomi and William Ward
· Above & Beyond Childcare Provider: CBI, Forest School
· Above & Beyond Faith Community: First Presbyterian Church / African American Pastors Association
· Above & Beyond Voice for Equity: Charley Burton, Cville Pride
· Above & Beyond Employee: Scottie Stewart, UPS
· Above & Beyond School Employee: Kim Powell, Charlottesville City Schools
We also announced the 2021 Volunteer of the Year, as nominated by a local nonprofit. Congratulations to Liz Russell for her service to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge!
Thank you to everyone who nominated an organization or individual and to all who voted! We are proud to be a part of such a vibrant and selfless community.