Photo by Krista Wadsworth
Photo by Krista Wadsworth
Photo by Krista Wadsworth
Photo by Krista Wadsworth
Photo by Krista Wadsworth
Photo by Krista Wadsworth
Photo by Krista WadsworthRegistered city of Frisco volunteers collectively volunteered 22,823 hours in 2013—hours valued at more than $530,000.
Those volunteers were honored at the seventh annual Municipal Volunteer Program Awards Reception on April 23 at City Hall.
Of 5,293 registered volunteers, 1,680 volunteers are considered active, meaning they volunteered at least once in 2013.
"It's such a huge number, it's an amazing number to have," Mayor Maher Maso told the volunteers. "Many people associate being a volunteer as it being part-time, you do it because you enjoy it, because it's fun. We know that's why you do it, but it's not always easy—it's work. It takes hours, dedication and passion."
Elizabeth Schlapp took home Volunteer of the Year honors for donating a total of 656 volunteer hours to the city through the Citizens on Patrol program.
The Teen Volunteer Award was presented to Ramya Movva with 144 hours of volunteer service at Frisco Fire Safety Town.
Dewey Melton received the Gold Award for 502 hours volunteered with Citizens on Patrol and Earl Winters earned the Silver Award for 373 hours volunteered with Citizens on Patrol.
Mary Elizabeth Jones and Ursula Young took home a new award this year, the Winner's Circle Award, which is for previous Volunteer of the Year Award winner. The two continue to give more than 500 volunteer hours each year.
The Rookie of the Year Award went to Eleanor Ehrhart for her volunteer efforts with Frisco Fire Safety Town.
The Spirit Award, presented to a volunteer who embodies the spirit of volunteerism and is nominated by city staff, was won by Donna Anderson. She helps coordinate displays and exhibits at the Heritage Center Museum.
Awards were also given to volunteers based on hours of service: Team Players (10-24 hours); Shining Stars (25-99 hours); and Super Stars (100 or more hours).
