Metro United Way Honors Extraordinary Volunteers with National Presidential Service Award
Pictured, L to R: Wes Beckner, Don Gossman, Kent Oyler, Joe Tolan- Metro United Way President and CEO, Marsha Biven and Joe Brown. Not pictured: Leon Mooneyhan and Bob McIntosh.
To bring a perfect ending to Volunteer Month, Metro United Way named seven outstanding community volunteers as winners of the 2010 Presidential Service Award. With passions including healthcare and education, each Presidential Service Award recipient has worked tirelessly to make people’s lives better. One exceptional individual was chosen from each of the counties served by Metro United Way.
“I am extremely excited to present these awards and to thank these incredibly giving volunteers, says Wes Beckner, Group/State President-Kentucky BB&T and Chairman of the Board of Metro United Way. “All of them exemplify what it means to Live United: a tireless dedication to Metro United Way, and a selfless commitment to improving lives and making our community stronger for us all,” adds Beckner.
In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation was formed to recognize the valuable contributions of volunteers in local communities. It created the Presidential Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Each Metro United Way Presidential Service Award winner receives a letter of congratulations from President Barack Obama, an official Presidential Service Award lapel pin and a personalized certificate of achievement.
Two of the winners, entrepreneur Kent Oyler of Jefferson County, KY, and retired Marine Lieutenant Bob McIntosh of Clark County, IN, also received the Lifetime Presidential Achievement Award.
Check out this article on our website for bios on each of these remarkable volunteers!