National Volunteer Week

President’s Volunteer Service Award Winners

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying Organization for the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service during National Volunteer Week April 27 through May 3. This Award is the most prestigious volunteer Award currently connected to the White House that all Americans can aspire to achieve.

BBBSNW elected to recognize the following Big Brothers and Big Sisters who have been matched for over five years: Kristen Beck 5 years, Justin Phillips 6 years, Karen Branham 6 years, Stephanie Johnson 6 years, Denise Summers 6 years, Sharon Ackerman 7 years, Bob Packo 7 years, Travis Millhollin 8 years, Robert Olson 8 years, Korby Lenker 8 years, Patricia Lagerwey 8 years, Melanie Bergstrom 8 years, Karen Linde 9 years, James Jaime 9 years, Kelly Davenport 9 years, and Charles Vickery 11 years.

“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD,” said CEO Rex Dudley. “Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and a Nation.

The AWARD is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives.”

Sharon Ackerman (Big) and Jessa (Little) matched 7 years

Isabella (Little), Kristen Beck (Big)
and Rex Dudley (BBBS CEO) matched 5 years

Rex Dudley (BBBS CEO), Kelly Davenport (Big)
and Liz Eisenburger (BBBS SBC) matched 9 years

Patricia Lagerwey (Big) and Crissa (Little) matched 8 years

Rex Dudley (BBBS CE0) Sylvia Vickery
(wife of Big Charles Vickery) matched 11 years

Rex Dudley (BBBS CEO), Nicole (Little),
Denise Summers (Big) and Mayor Dan Pike matched 6 years

Rex Dudley (BBBS CEO), Stephanie Johnson (Big)
and Elaine (Little) 6 years

Jose (Little) and Robert Olson (Big) matched 7 years

Bob Packo (Big), Rex Dudley (BBBS CEO)
and Liz Eisenburger (BBBS SBC) matched 7 years

Mayor Dan Pike and Travis Millholin (Big) matched 8 years