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Charles W. Itsell Volunteer of the Year

This award recognizes an individual whose commitment to the Livingston County United Way and the health and human service needs of our community during the past year goes far “above and beyond” normal volunteerism.

2023      Jake Andrews

2022    Hayley Trombley

2021     Brian Jonckheere
2020     Neal Glazebrook
2019     Sherry Randall
2018     Karla Griscom
2017     Patti Palazzolo
2016     Dianne Samples
2015     Tom Lampert
2014     Kevin Brennan
2013     John Moyer
2012     Jackie Rogers
2011     Peter Bowen
2010     Dawn Boss
2009     Kirt /Tammy Albrecht
2008     Brenda Ochodnicky
2007     Ron Beford
2006     Don Rohrer
2005     Piet W. Lindhout
2004     Becky Best
2003     Lisha Schilling
2002     John Chapman
2001     Reed Kittredge
2000     Dennis Gehringer
1999     Peter Logan
1998     Dr. Marybeth Roose
1997     Gregory D. Clum
1996     Randy Rudisill
1995     Loisann Teague
1994     Lauraine Hoensheid
1993     Gregory J. Earl
1992     Marge Buman
1991     Liz Colone
1990     Steve Dawdy
1989     Rick Scofield
1988     Ken Carothers

 

Donald Epley Lifetime Community Service

This award recognizes an individual who embraces volunteerism and service to the community as a way of life, is committed to the Livingston County United Way, and over the years has made a significant impact to, and contributed to the betterment of, those lives he or she has touched.

2023     Brian Jonckheere

2022      Carole Damon
2021       Patti Griffith
2020       Barbara Walker
2019       Rena Pomaville
2018       Jeff Blagg
2017       Brian Donovan
2016       Nancy B. Johnson / Jane Sutterfield
2015       Rich Perlberg
2014       Greg Clum / Sandie Cortez
2013       Patricia Claffey
2012       Judy Paulsen
2011       Teresa Plummer / David Rex
2010       Piet W. Lindhout
2009       Jerry and Janet Joseph
2008       Lauraine Hoensheid
2007       Jean Eckman
2006       Merrill Lundgren
2005       Jim Mortensen
2004       Doug Schyck
2003       Rod Jones
2002       Jack Browne
2001       Margaret (Peg) Siford
2000       Dr. Roscoe Stuber
1999       Scott Griffith
1998       Edna Lundgren
1997       George and Melanie Moses
1996       Bob Sweeney
1995       Doris Longfellow
1994       Elaine Balasky
1993       Bob Brandt
1992       Ann Bignell
1991       Donald Epley

 

Young Person of Distinction

This award recognizes an area youth for outstanding service and leadership to his/her community, showing true selflessness and an overall sense of caring for others.

2023 Ashley Baize

2022   Marianna Rossi
2021    Noah Shand
2020    Lucas Vetter
2019    Joel Rushlow
2018    Larry Prout Jr.
2017    Natalie Cortez
2016    Kala Barringer
2015    Sarah Cortez
2014    John Moraitis
2013    Kaitlynn Cortez
2012    Bryan Condra
2011    Michelle Pavlack
2010    Gabriel Seck
2009    Meredith Klett
2008    Drew Bolam
2007    Stephanie Onderchanin
2006    Joshua Tomaszewski
2005    Michelle Vogel
2004    Kristina Miller / Amanda Oke
2003    BJ Clarke
2002    Jeremy Dunnaback
2001    Paige Butler
2000    Dana Tanis
1999    Holly Przybyla
1998    Amy Conine
1997    Ashley Dugger
1996    Hartland HS Varsity Club
1995    Sarah Cook
1994    Hartland HS Student Council

 

 

Youth Organization of the Year

This award recognizes an area youth organization for outstanding service to their community, showing true selflessness and an overall sense of caring for others.

2023   The Hive Youth & Teen Center’s Teen Advisory Board

2022      Fowlerville Hight School Interact Club

2021       Brighton High School Leadership Class
2020      Livingston County Community Alliance- Youth Led Prevention
2019       Brighton High School Boys Lacrosse Team
2018       LACASA’s Teen Advisory Council
2017       Howell High School Senior Survivors
2016       Howell High School Volleyball Teams
2015       Fowlerville HS Interact Club
2014       Hartland HS Optimist Club
2012       Howell FUMC Youth Group
2011       Howell HS Interact Club
2010       Ranger’s 4-H Club
2009       Hornung Elementary Student Council
2008       Howell HS Football Team
2007       Hartland HS FMLA
2006       Howell HS Pom Squad
2005       S.W.A.K., Fowlerville HS
2004       Highlander Way MS
2003       Howell HS Interact Club
2002       Brighton HS Interact Club

 

Randy Rudisill Business of the Year

This award recognizes an area business that perpetuates Randy Rudisill’s strong commitment to community, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement, people, hard work, customers, ethics, and profit.

2023      Lindhout Associates Architects

2022      Michigan Rod Products

2021      First Impression Print & Marketing
2020       Kem Krest
2019       EctoHR, Inc.
2018       Rex Materials Group
2017       Dunnage Engineering
2016       First National Bank
2015       Cobb Hall Insurance
2014       Chem-Trend LP
2013       Citizens Insurance Company
2012       Livingston County Daily Press & Argus / WHMI 93.5 FM
2011       Asahi Kasei Plastics North America
2010       American Compounding Specialties