The city of Frisco honored volunteers for their work and service April 23 during the Municipal Volunteer Program Appreciation Reception.

Last year, 973 volunteers logged 24,275 hours of service. Those service hours were calculated to be valued at nearly $600,000.

Hal Thomas, the Volunteer of the Year recipient, alone logged more than 600 hours of service last year. Thomas and Lee Wilson, the Gold Award recipient, could not receive their awards in person because both were volunteering that night.

"Frisco is a great place to live because of the people that are here," council member Jeff Cheney said. "What we found throughout the city is that everybody finds their role to give in the community."

The volunteers who donated the most hours of service or showed dedication in their work were awarded for their service. The following are the award-winning volunteers of 2014:

Julia Cleath, Spirit Award: The Spirit Award goes to a volunteer, nominated by city staff, who embodies the spirit of volunteerism. Julia Cleath volunteered much of her time at Frisco's Fire Safety Town.

Rene Gracia, Rookie of the Year: Rene Gracia began volunteering last year at the Frisco Police Department as a Citizen on Patrol.

Donna Anderson, Silver Award: Donna Anderson donated more than 400 hours at the Frisco Heritage Museum.

Lee Wilson, Gold Award: Lee Wilson logged more than 500 hours as a Citizen on Patrol.

Ken Ditmore, Teen Volunteer of the Year: Ken Ditmore has volunteered more than 80 hours at Frisco Fire Safety Town, helping with community safety education and special events.

Hal Thomas, Volunteer of the Year: Hal Thomas donated more than 600 hours as a Citizen on Patrol.

Along with the award-winning volunteers, the city also recognized 189 Team Players, those who donated 10 to 24 hours of service in 2014; 155 Shining Stars, those who donated 25 to 99 hours of service; and 39 Superstars, those who donated 100 or more hours of service.